Add 9/90 and 42/50
9/90 + 42/50 is 47/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
9/90 = 9 × 5/90 × 5 = 45/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450 - Add the two like fractions:
45/450 + 378/450 = 45 + 378/450 = 423/450 - 423/450 simplified gives 47/50
- So, 9/90 + 42/50 = 47/50
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