Add 4/50 and 49/90
4/50 + 49/90 is 281/450.
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,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
49/90 = 49 × 5/90 × 5 = 245/450 - Add the two like fractions:
36/450 + 245/450 = 36 + 245/450 = 281/450 - So, 4/50 + 49/90 = 281/450
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