Add 4/50 and 4/9
4/50 + 4/9 is 118/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
4/9 = 4 × 50/9 × 50 = 200/450 - Add the two like fractions:
36/450 + 200/450 = 36 + 200/450 = 236/450 - 236/450 simplified gives 118/225
- So, 4/50 + 4/9 = 118/225
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