Add 1/50 and 72/90
1/50 + 72/90 is 41/50.
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,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
72/90 = 72 × 5/90 × 5 = 360/450 - Add the two like fractions:
9/450 + 360/450 = 9 + 360/450 = 369/450 - 369/450 simplified gives 41/50
- So, 1/50 + 72/90 = 41/50
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