Add 7/45 and 20/50
7/45 + 20/50 is 5/9.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 10/45 × 10 = 70/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
70/450 + 180/450 = 70 + 180/450 = 250/450 - 250/450 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 7/45 + 20/50 = 5/9
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