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Add 98/10 and 50/90

1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 50/90

98/10 + 50/90 is 466/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    98/10 = 98 × 9/10 × 9 = 882/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/90 + 50/90 = 882 + 50/90 = 932/90
  5. 932/90 simplified gives 466/45
  6. So, 98/10 + 50/90 = 466/45
    In mixed form: 1016/45

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