Add 28/45 and 1/50
28/45 + 1/50 is 289/450.
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,
28/45 = 28 × 10/45 × 10 = 280/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Add the two like fractions:
280/450 + 9/450 = 280 + 9/450 = 289/450 - So, 28/45 + 1/50 = 289/450
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