Add 45/50 and 5/45
45/50 + 5/45 is 91/90.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
5/45 = 5 × 10/45 × 10 = 50/450 - Add the two like fractions:
405/450 + 50/450 = 405 + 50/450 = 455/450 - 455/450 simplified gives 91/90
- So, 45/50 + 5/45 = 91/90
In mixed form: 11/90
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