Add 9/50 and 30/90
9/50 + 30/90 is 77/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
30/90 = 30 × 5/90 × 5 = 150/450 - Add the two like fractions:
81/450 + 150/450 = 81 + 150/450 = 231/450 - 231/450 simplified gives 77/150
- So, 9/50 + 30/90 = 77/150
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