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Add 81/90 and 96/50

1st number: 81/90, 2nd number: 1 46/50

81/90 + 96/50 is 141/50.

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,
    81/90 = 81 × 5/90 × 5 = 405/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    96/50 = 96 × 9/50 × 9 = 864/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/450 + 864/450 = 405 + 864/450 = 1269/450
  5. 1269/450 simplified gives 141/50
  6. So, 81/90 + 96/50 = 141/50
    In mixed form: 241/50

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