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Add 50/90 and 5/3

1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 1 2/3

50/90 + 5/3 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    5/3 = 5 × 30/3 × 30 = 150/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/90 + 150/90 = 50 + 150/90 = 200/90
  5. 200/90 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 50/90 + 5/3 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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