Add 35/50 and 1/45
35/50 + 1/45 is 13/18.
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,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
1/45 = 1 × 10/45 × 10 = 10/450 - Add the two like fractions:
315/450 + 10/450 = 315 + 10/450 = 325/450 - 325/450 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 35/50 + 1/45 = 13/18
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