Add 5/45 and 30/50
5/45 + 30/50 is 32/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
5/45 = 5 × 10/45 × 10 = 50/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/450 + 270/450 = 50 + 270/450 = 320/450 - 320/450 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 5/45 + 30/50 = 32/45
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