Add 50/90 and 50/25
1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 2 0/25
50/90 + 50/25 is 23/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450 - Add the two like fractions:
250/450 + 900/450 = 250 + 900/450 = 1150/450 - 1150/450 simplified gives 23/9
- So, 50/90 + 50/25 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9
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