Add 10/9 and 2/50
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 2/50
10/9 + 2/50 is 259/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
10/9 = 10 × 50/9 × 50 = 500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Add the two like fractions:
500/450 + 18/450 = 500 + 18/450 = 518/450 - 518/450 simplified gives 259/225
- So, 10/9 + 2/50 = 259/225
In mixed form: 134/225
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