Add 2/50 and 25/45
2/50 + 25/45 is 134/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
25/45 = 25 × 10/45 × 10 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
18/450 + 250/450 = 18 + 250/450 = 268/450 - 268/450 simplified gives 134/225
- So, 2/50 + 25/45 = 134/225
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