Add 50/20 and 1/45
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1/45
50/20 + 1/45 is 227/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 4/180 = 450 + 4/180 = 454/180 - 454/180 simplified gives 227/90
- So, 50/20 + 1/45 = 227/90
In mixed form: 247/90
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