Add 50/90 and 16/45
50/90 + 16/45 is 41/45.
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,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
50/90 + 32/90 = 50 + 32/90 = 82/90 - 82/90 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 50/90 + 16/45 = 41/45
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