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Add 50/45 and 40/18

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 2 4/18

50/45 + 40/18 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/90 + 200/90 = 100 + 200/90 = 300/90
  5. 300/90 simplified gives 10/3
  6. So, 50/45 + 40/18 = 10/3
    In mixed form: 31/3

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