Add 4/9 and 16/50
4/9 + 16/50 is 172/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
4/9 = 4 × 50/9 × 50 = 200/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
200/450 + 144/450 = 200 + 144/450 = 344/450 - 344/450 simplified gives 172/225
- So, 4/9 + 16/50 = 172/225
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