Add 9/30 and 1/50
9/30 + 1/50 is 8/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
9/30 = 9 × 5/30 × 5 = 45/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Add the two like fractions:
45/150 + 3/150 = 45 + 3/150 = 48/150 - 48/150 simplified gives 8/25
- So, 9/30 + 1/50 = 8/25
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