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Add 56/90 and 18/50

56/90 + 18/50 is 221/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    56/90 = 56 × 5/90 × 5 = 280/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/450 + 162/450 = 280 + 162/450 = 442/450
  5. 442/450 simplified gives 221/225
  6. So, 56/90 + 18/50 = 221/225

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