Add 75/90 and 8/50
75/90 + 8/50 is 149/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450 - Add the two like fractions:
375/450 + 72/450 = 375 + 72/450 = 447/450 - 447/450 simplified gives 149/150
- So, 75/90 + 8/50 = 149/150
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