Add 4/50 and 8/45
4/50 + 8/45 is 58/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 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 45 × 10 = 450,
8/45 = 8 × 10/45 × 10 = 80/450 - Add the two like fractions:
36/450 + 80/450 = 36 + 80/450 = 116/450 - 116/450 simplified gives 58/225
- So, 4/50 + 8/45 = 58/225
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