Add 9/25 and 7/50
9/25 + 7/50 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
9/25 = 9 × 2/25 × 2 = 18/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
7/50 = 7 × 1/50 × 1 = 7/50 - Add the two like fractions:
18/50 + 7/50 = 18 + 7/50 = 25/50 - 25/50 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 9/25 + 7/50 = 1/2
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