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Add 90/50 and 10/90

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 10/90

90/50 + 10/90 is 86/45.

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,
    90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    10/90 = 10 × 5/90 × 5 = 50/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/450 + 50/450 = 810 + 50/450 = 860/450
  5. 860/450 simplified gives 86/45
  6. So, 90/50 + 10/90 = 86/45
    In mixed form: 141/45

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