Add 8/18 and 50/90
8/18 + 50/90 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
40/90 + 50/90 = 40 + 50/90 = 90/90 - 90/90 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 8/18 + 50/90 = 1/1
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