Add 1/90 and 15/50
1/90 + 15/50 is 14/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
1/90 = 1 × 5/90 × 5 = 5/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Add the two like fractions:
5/450 + 135/450 = 5 + 135/450 = 140/450 - 140/450 simplified gives 14/45
- So, 1/90 + 15/50 = 14/45
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