Add 25/9 and 1/50
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 1/50
25/9 + 1/50 is 1259/450.
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,
25/9 = 25 × 50/9 × 50 = 1250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/450 + 9/450 = 1250 + 9/450 = 1259/450 - So, 25/9 + 1/50 = 1259/450
In mixed form: 2359/450
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