Add 8/50 and 9/10
8/50 + 9/10 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
8/50 = 8 × 1/50 × 1 = 8/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
9/10 = 9 × 5/10 × 5 = 45/50 - Add the two like fractions:
8/50 + 45/50 = 8 + 45/50 = 53/50 - So, 8/50 + 9/10 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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