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Add 50/5 and 2/90

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 2/90

50/5 + 2/90 is 451/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    50/5 = 50 × 18/5 × 18 = 900/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/90 + 2/90 = 900 + 2/90 = 902/90
  5. 902/90 simplified gives 451/45
  6. So, 50/5 + 2/90 = 451/45
    In mixed form: 101/45

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