Add 7/50 and 2/9
7/50 + 2/9 is 163/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
2/9 = 2 × 50/9 × 50 = 100/450 - Add the two like fractions:
63/450 + 100/450 = 63 + 100/450 = 163/450 - So, 7/50 + 2/9 = 163/450
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