Add 5/50 and 4/90
5/50 + 4/90 is 13/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
4/90 = 4 × 5/90 × 5 = 20/450 - Add the two like fractions:
45/450 + 20/450 = 45 + 20/450 = 65/450 - 65/450 simplified gives 13/90
- So, 5/50 + 4/90 = 13/90
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