Add 5/50 and 20/9
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 2 2/9
5/50 + 20/9 is 209/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
20/9 = 20 × 50/9 × 50 = 1000/450 - Add the two like fractions:
45/450 + 1000/450 = 45 + 1000/450 = 1045/450 - 1045/450 simplified gives 209/90
- So, 5/50 + 20/9 = 209/90
In mixed form: 229/90
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