Add 3/50 and 5/90
3/50 + 5/90 is 26/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450 - Add the two like fractions:
27/450 + 25/450 = 27 + 25/450 = 52/450 - 52/450 simplified gives 26/225
- So, 3/50 + 5/90 = 26/225
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