Add 7/50 and 45/90
7/50 + 45/90 is 16/25.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
45/90 = 45 × 5/90 × 5 = 225/450 - Add the two like fractions:
63/450 + 225/450 = 63 + 225/450 = 288/450 - 288/450 simplified gives 16/25
- So, 7/50 + 45/90 = 16/25
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