Add 14/9 and 30/50, Solve 1 5/9 + 30/50 as a fraction

Add 14/9 and 30/50

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 30/50

14/9 + 30/50 is 97/45.

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,
14/9 = 14 × 50/9 × 50 = 700/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450
Add the two like fractions:
700/450 + 270/450 = 700 + 270/450 = 970/450
970/450 simplified gives 97/45
So, 14/9 + 30/50 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45

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