Add 5/50 and 8/45
5/50 + 8/45 is 5/18.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
8/45 = 8 × 10/45 × 10 = 80/450 - Add the two like fractions:
45/450 + 80/450 = 45 + 80/450 = 125/450 - 125/450 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 5/50 + 8/45 = 5/18
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