Add 3/90 and 25/50
3/90 + 25/50 is 8/15.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450 - Add the two like fractions:
15/450 + 225/450 = 15 + 225/450 = 240/450 - 240/450 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 3/90 + 25/50 = 8/15
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