Add 3/50 and 8/90
3/50 + 8/90 is 67/450.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
8/90 = 8 × 5/90 × 5 = 40/450 - Add the two like fractions:
27/450 + 40/450 = 27 + 40/450 = 67/450 - So, 3/50 + 8/90 = 67/450
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