Add 1/45 and 49/50
1/45 + 49/50 is 451/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
1/45 = 1 × 10/45 × 10 = 10/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Add the two like fractions:
10/450 + 441/450 = 10 + 441/450 = 451/450 - So, 1/45 + 49/50 = 451/450
In mixed form: 11/450
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