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Add 90/5 and 45/50

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 45/50

90/5 + 45/50 is 189/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
    90/5 = 90 × 10/5 × 10 = 900/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/50 + 45/50 = 900 + 45/50 = 945/50
  5. 945/50 simplified gives 189/10
  6. So, 90/5 + 45/50 = 189/10
    In mixed form: 189/10

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