Add 10/50 and 12/90
10/50 + 12/90 is 1/3.
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,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
12/90 = 12 × 5/90 × 5 = 60/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 60/450 = 90 + 60/450 = 150/450 - 150/450 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 10/50 + 12/90 = 1/3
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