Add 30/9 and 8/50
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 8/50
30/9 + 8/50 is 262/75.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 50/9 × 50 = 1500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/450 + 72/450 = 1500 + 72/450 = 1572/450 - 1572/450 simplified gives 262/75
- So, 30/9 + 8/50 = 262/75
In mixed form: 337/75
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