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Add 50/10 and 2/9

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

50/10 + 2/9 is 47/9.

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,
    2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/90 + 20/90 = 450 + 20/90 = 470/90
  5. 470/90 simplified gives 47/9
  6. So, 50/10 + 2/9 = 47/9
    In mixed form: 52/9

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