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Add 50/45 and 2/20

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 2/20

50/45 + 2/20 is 109/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/180 + 18/180 = 200 + 18/180 = 218/180
  5. 218/180 simplified gives 109/90
  6. So, 50/45 + 2/20 = 109/90
    In mixed form: 119/90

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