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Add 72/5 and 50/90

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 50/90

72/5 + 50/90 is 673/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    72/5 = 72 × 18/5 × 18 = 1296/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/90 + 50/90 = 1296 + 50/90 = 1346/90
  5. 1346/90 simplified gives 673/45
  6. So, 72/5 + 50/90 = 673/45
    In mixed form: 1443/45

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