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Add 48/50 and 21/90

48/50 + 21/90 is 179/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    48/50 = 48 × 9/50 × 9 = 432/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    21/90 = 21 × 5/90 × 5 = 105/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/450 + 105/450 = 432 + 105/450 = 537/450
  5. 537/450 simplified gives 179/150
  6. So, 48/50 + 21/90 = 179/150
    In mixed form: 129/150

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