Add 6/50 and 28/45
6/50 + 28/45 is 167/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 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 45 × 10 = 450,
28/45 = 28 × 10/45 × 10 = 280/450 - Add the two like fractions:
54/450 + 280/450 = 54 + 280/450 = 334/450 - 334/450 simplified gives 167/225
- So, 6/50 + 28/45 = 167/225
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