Add 45/9 and 63/50
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 1 13/50
45/9 + 63/50 is 313/50.
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,
45/9 = 45 × 50/9 × 50 = 2250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
63/50 = 63 × 9/50 × 9 = 567/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/450 + 567/450 = 2250 + 567/450 = 2817/450 - 2817/450 simplified gives 313/50
- So, 45/9 + 63/50 = 313/50
In mixed form: 613/50
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