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Add 63/90 and 45/50

63/90 + 45/50 is 8/5.

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,
    63/90 = 63 × 5/90 × 5 = 315/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/450 + 405/450 = 315 + 405/450 = 720/450
  5. 720/450 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 63/90 + 45/50 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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