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Add 7/50 and 4/9

7/50 + 4/9 is 263/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    4/9 = 4 × 50/9 × 50 = 200/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/450 + 200/450 = 63 + 200/450 = 263/450
  5. So, 7/50 + 4/9 = 263/450

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