Add 2/45 and 32/50
2/45 + 32/50 is 154/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
2/45 = 2 × 10/45 × 10 = 20/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
32/50 = 32 × 9/50 × 9 = 288/450 - Add the two like fractions:
20/450 + 288/450 = 20 + 288/450 = 308/450 - 308/450 simplified gives 154/225
- So, 2/45 + 32/50 = 154/225
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