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Add 49/50 and 27/90

49/50 + 27/90 is 32/25.

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,
    49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/450 + 135/450 = 441 + 135/450 = 576/450
  5. 576/450 simplified gives 32/25
  6. So, 49/50 + 27/90 = 32/25
    In mixed form: 17/25

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