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Add 50/9 and 4/90

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 4/90

50/9 + 4/90 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/90 + 4/90 = 500 + 4/90 = 504/90
  5. 504/90 simplified gives 28/5
  6. So, 50/9 + 4/90 = 28/5
    In mixed form: 53/5

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