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Add 50/10 and 1/9

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1/9

50/10 + 1/9 is 46/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    1/9 = 1 × 10/9 × 10 = 10/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/90 + 10/90 = 450 + 10/90 = 460/90
  5. 460/90 simplified gives 46/9
  6. So, 50/10 + 1/9 = 46/9
    In mixed form: 51/9

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