Add 30/50 and 50/90
30/50 + 50/90 is 52/45.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
270/450 + 250/450 = 270 + 250/450 = 520/450 - 520/450 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 30/50 + 50/90 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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