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Add 5/50 and 50/90

5/50 + 50/90 is 59/90.

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,
    5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/450 + 250/450 = 45 + 250/450 = 295/450
  5. 295/450 simplified gives 59/90
  6. So, 5/50 + 50/90 = 59/90

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