Add 50/90 and 8/25
50/90 + 8/25 is 197/225.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 18/25 × 18 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
250/450 + 144/450 = 250 + 144/450 = 394/450 - 394/450 simplified gives 197/225
- So, 50/90 + 8/25 = 197/225
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