Add 28/90 and 2/50
28/90 + 2/50 is 79/225.
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,
28/90 = 28 × 5/90 × 5 = 140/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Add the two like fractions:
140/450 + 18/450 = 140 + 18/450 = 158/450 - 158/450 simplified gives 79/225
- So, 28/90 + 2/50 = 79/225
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