Add 6/50 and 4/45
6/50 + 4/45 is 47/225.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 10/45 × 10 = 40/450 - Add the two like fractions:
54/450 + 40/450 = 54 + 40/450 = 94/450 - 94/450 simplified gives 47/225
- So, 6/50 + 4/45 = 47/225
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