Add 50/5 and 30/45
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 30/45
50/5 + 30/45 is 32/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
50/5 = 50 × 9/5 × 9 = 450/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
30/45 = 30 × 1/45 × 1 = 30/45 - Add the two like fractions:
450/45 + 30/45 = 450 + 30/45 = 480/45 - 480/45 simplified gives 32/3
- So, 50/5 + 30/45 = 32/3
In mixed form: 102/3
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