Add 4/18 and 50/90
4/18 + 50/90 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 50/90 = 20 + 50/90 = 70/90 - 70/90 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 4/18 + 50/90 = 7/9
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