Add 12/50 and 25/90
12/50 + 25/90 is 233/450.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
25/90 = 25 × 5/90 × 5 = 125/450 - Add the two like fractions:
108/450 + 125/450 = 108 + 125/450 = 233/450 - So, 12/50 + 25/90 = 233/450
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