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Add 90/9 and 10/50

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 10/50

90/9 + 10/50 is 51/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    90/9 = 90 × 50/9 × 50 = 4500/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4500/450 + 90/450 = 4500 + 90/450 = 4590/450
  5. 4590/450 simplified gives 51/5
  6. So, 90/9 + 10/50 = 51/5
    In mixed form: 101/5

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