Add 9/50 and 3/30
9/50 + 3/30 is 7/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150 - Add the two like fractions:
27/150 + 15/150 = 27 + 15/150 = 42/150 - 42/150 simplified gives 7/25
- So, 9/50 + 3/30 = 7/25
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