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Add 9/45 and 15/50

9/45 + 15/50 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    9/45 = 9 × 10/45 × 10 = 90/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/450 + 135/450 = 90 + 135/450 = 225/450
  5. 225/450 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 9/45 + 15/50 = 1/2

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