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Add 9/45 and 75/50

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 1 25/50

9/45 + 75/50 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    9/45 = 9 × 10/45 × 10 = 90/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/450 + 675/450 = 90 + 675/450 = 765/450
  5. 765/450 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 9/45 + 75/50 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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