Add 10/50 and 50/9
1st number: 10/50, 2nd number: 5 5/9
10/50 + 50/9 is 259/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
50/9 = 50 × 50/9 × 50 = 2500/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 2500/450 = 90 + 2500/450 = 2590/450 - 2590/450 simplified gives 259/45
- So, 10/50 + 50/9 = 259/45
In mixed form: 534/45
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