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Add 72/50 and 4/90

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 4/90

72/50 + 4/90 is 334/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    4/90 = 4 × 5/90 × 5 = 20/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/450 + 20/450 = 648 + 20/450 = 668/450
  5. 668/450 simplified gives 334/225
  6. So, 72/50 + 4/90 = 334/225
    In mixed form: 1109/225

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