Add 3/90 and 2/50
3/90 + 2/50 is 11/150.
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,
3/90 = 3 × 5/90 × 5 = 15/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Add the two like fractions:
15/450 + 18/450 = 15 + 18/450 = 33/450 - 33/450 simplified gives 11/150
- So, 3/90 + 2/50 = 11/150
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