Add 50/20 and 3/9
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 3/9
50/20 + 3/9 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 60/180 = 450 + 60/180 = 510/180 - 510/180 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 50/20 + 3/9 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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