Add 50/90 and 1/45
50/90 + 1/45 is 26/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
50/90 + 2/90 = 50 + 2/90 = 52/90 - 52/90 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 50/90 + 1/45 = 26/45
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