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Add 30/90 and 9/50

30/90 + 9/50 is 77/150.

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,
    30/90 = 30 × 5/90 × 5 = 150/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/450 + 81/450 = 150 + 81/450 = 231/450
  5. 231/450 simplified gives 77/150
  6. So, 30/90 + 9/50 = 77/150

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