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Add 5/50 and 12/90

5/50 + 12/90 is 7/30.

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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,
   5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   12/90 = 12 × 5/90 × 5 = 60/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/450 + 60/450 = 45 + 60/450 = 105/450
5. 105/450 simplified gives 7/30
6. So, 5/50 + 12/90 = 7/30

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