Add 50/9 and 4/15
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 4/15
50/9 + 4/15 is 262/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
4/15 = 4 × 3/15 × 3 = 12/45 - Add the two like fractions:
250/45 + 12/45 = 250 + 12/45 = 262/45 - So, 50/9 + 4/15 = 262/45
In mixed form: 537/45
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