Add 45/50 and 8/9
45/50 + 8/9 is 161/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 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 9 × 50 = 450,
8/9 = 8 × 50/9 × 50 = 400/450 - Add the two like fractions:
405/450 + 400/450 = 405 + 400/450 = 805/450 - 805/450 simplified gives 161/90
- So, 45/50 + 8/9 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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