Add 8/90 and 24/50
8/90 + 24/50 is 128/225.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450 - Add the two like fractions:
40/450 + 216/450 = 40 + 216/450 = 256/450 - 256/450 simplified gives 128/225
- So, 8/90 + 24/50 = 128/225
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