Add 3/90 and 3/50
3/90 + 3/50 is 7/75.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450 - Add the two like fractions:
15/450 + 27/450 = 15 + 27/450 = 42/450 - 42/450 simplified gives 7/75
- So, 3/90 + 3/50 = 7/75
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