Add 8/90 and 18/50
8/90 + 18/50 is 101/225.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 5/90 × 5 = 40/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Add the two like fractions:
40/450 + 162/450 = 40 + 162/450 = 202/450 - 202/450 simplified gives 101/225
- So, 8/90 + 18/50 = 101/225
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