Add 7/9 and 25/50
7/9 + 25/50 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
7/9 = 7 × 50/9 × 50 = 350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450 - Add the two like fractions:
350/450 + 225/450 = 350 + 225/450 = 575/450 - 575/450 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 7/9 + 25/50 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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