Add 50/25 and 10/90
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 10/90
50/25 + 10/90 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
10/90 = 10 × 5/90 × 5 = 50/450 - Add the two like fractions:
900/450 + 50/450 = 900 + 50/450 = 950/450 - 950/450 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 50/25 + 10/90 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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