Add 8/50 and 36/90
8/50 + 36/90 is 14/25.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
72/450 + 180/450 = 72 + 180/450 = 252/450 - 252/450 simplified gives 14/25
- So, 8/50 + 36/90 = 14/25
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