Add 12/90 and 1/50
12/90 + 1/50 is 23/150.
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,
12/90 = 12 × 5/90 × 5 = 60/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Add the two like fractions:
60/450 + 9/450 = 60 + 9/450 = 69/450 - 69/450 simplified gives 23/150
- So, 12/90 + 1/50 = 23/150
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