Add 45/5 and 50/90
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 50/90
45/5 + 50/90 is 86/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
45/5 = 45 × 18/5 × 18 = 810/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
810/90 + 50/90 = 810 + 50/90 = 860/90 - 860/90 simplified gives 86/9
- So, 45/5 + 50/90 = 86/9
In mixed form: 95/9
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/5+50/90 45/10+50/90 45/15+50/90 45/25+50/90 45/35+50/90