Add 14/9 and 90/50
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 1 40/50
14/9 + 90/50 is 151/45.
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,
14/9 = 14 × 50/9 × 50 = 700/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450 - Add the two like fractions:
700/450 + 810/450 = 700 + 810/450 = 1510/450 - 1510/450 simplified gives 151/45
- So, 14/9 + 90/50 = 151/45
In mixed form: 316/45
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