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Add 50/28 and 2/90

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 2/90

50/28 + 2/90 is 1139/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    50/28 = 50 × 45/28 × 45 = 2250/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    2/90 = 2 × 14/90 × 14 = 28/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/1260 + 28/1260 = 2250 + 28/1260 = 2278/1260
  5. 2278/1260 simplified gives 1139/630
  6. So, 50/28 + 2/90 = 1139/630
    In mixed form: 1509/630

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