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Add 5/50 and 49/45

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 1 4/45

5/50 + 49/45 is 107/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 45 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 45 × 10 = 450,
    49/45 = 49 × 10/45 × 10 = 490/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/450 + 490/450 = 45 + 490/450 = 535/450
  5. 535/450 simplified gives 107/90
  6. So, 5/50 + 49/45 = 107/90
    In mixed form: 117/90

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