Add 6/50 and 10/90
6/50 + 10/90 is 52/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
10/90 = 10 × 5/90 × 5 = 50/450 - Add the two like fractions:
54/450 + 50/450 = 54 + 50/450 = 104/450 - 104/450 simplified gives 52/225
- So, 6/50 + 10/90 = 52/225
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