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Add 60/50 and 1/90

1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 1/90

60/50 + 1/90 is 109/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    1/90 = 1 × 5/90 × 5 = 5/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/450 + 5/450 = 540 + 5/450 = 545/450
  5. 545/450 simplified gives 109/90
  6. So, 60/50 + 1/90 = 109/90
    In mixed form: 119/90

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