Add 30/90 and 4/50
30/90 + 4/50 is 31/75.
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,
30/90 = 30 × 5/90 × 5 = 150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450 - Add the two like fractions:
150/450 + 36/450 = 150 + 36/450 = 186/450 - 186/450 simplified gives 31/75
- So, 30/90 + 4/50 = 31/75
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