Add 9/20 and 15/50
9/20 + 15/50 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
9/20 = 9 × 5/20 × 5 = 45/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
15/50 = 15 × 2/50 × 2 = 30/100 - Add the two like fractions:
45/100 + 30/100 = 45 + 30/100 = 75/100 - 75/100 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 9/20 + 15/50 = 3/4
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