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Add 28/90 and 6/50

28/90 + 6/50 is 97/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    28/90 = 28 × 5/90 × 5 = 140/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/450 + 54/450 = 140 + 54/450 = 194/450
  5. 194/450 simplified gives 97/225
  6. So, 28/90 + 6/50 = 97/225

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