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Add 90/50 and 6/18

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 6/18

90/50 + 6/18 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 18 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 18 × 25 = 450,
    6/18 = 6 × 25/18 × 25 = 150/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/450 + 150/450 = 810 + 150/450 = 960/450
  5. 960/450 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 90/50 + 6/18 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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