Add 24/50 and 1/90
24/50 + 1/90 is 221/450.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
1/90 = 1 × 5/90 × 5 = 5/450 - Add the two like fractions:
216/450 + 5/450 = 216 + 5/450 = 221/450 - So, 24/50 + 1/90 = 221/450
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