Add 21/90 and 1/50
21/90 + 1/50 is 19/75.
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,
21/90 = 21 × 5/90 × 5 = 105/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Add the two like fractions:
105/450 + 9/450 = 105 + 9/450 = 114/450 - 114/450 simplified gives 19/75
- So, 21/90 + 1/50 = 19/75
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