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Add 3/45 and 5/50

3/45 + 5/50 is 1/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    3/45 = 3 × 10/45 × 10 = 30/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/450 + 45/450 = 30 + 45/450 = 75/450
  5. 75/450 simplified gives 1/6
  6. So, 3/45 + 5/50 = 1/6

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