Add 2/50 and 42/90
2/50 + 42/90 is 38/75.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
42/90 = 42 × 5/90 × 5 = 210/450 - Add the two like fractions:
18/450 + 210/450 = 18 + 210/450 = 228/450 - 228/450 simplified gives 38/75
- So, 2/50 + 42/90 = 38/75
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