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Add 4/18 and 50/10

1st number: 4/18, 2nd number: 5 0/10

4/18 + 50/10 is 47/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/90 + 450/90 = 20 + 450/90 = 470/90
  5. 470/90 simplified gives 47/9
  6. So, 4/18 + 50/10 = 47/9
    In mixed form: 52/9

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