Add 9/45 and 35/50
9/45 + 35/50 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
9/45 = 9 × 10/45 × 10 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 315/450 = 90 + 315/450 = 405/450 - 405/450 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 9/45 + 35/50 = 9/10
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