Add 90/45 and 9/50, Solve 2 0/45 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 90/45 and 9/50

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 9/50

90/45 + 9/50 is 109/50.

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,
90/45 = 90 × 10/45 × 10 = 900/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
Add the two like fractions:
900/450 + 81/450 = 900 + 81/450 = 981/450
981/450 simplified gives 109/50
So, 90/45 + 9/50 = 109/50
In mixed form: 29/50

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