Add 10/50 and 1/9
10/50 + 1/9 is 14/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
1/9 = 1 × 50/9 × 50 = 50/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 50/450 = 90 + 50/450 = 140/450 - 140/450 simplified gives 14/45
- So, 10/50 + 1/9 = 14/45
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