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Add 8/50 and 75/90

8/50 + 75/90 is 149/150.

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,
    8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/450 + 375/450 = 72 + 375/450 = 447/450
  5. 447/450 simplified gives 149/150
  6. So, 8/50 + 75/90 = 149/150

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