Add 50/9 and 5/10
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 5/10
50/9 + 5/10 is 109/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
500/90 + 45/90 = 500 + 45/90 = 545/90 - 545/90 simplified gives 109/18
- So, 50/9 + 5/10 = 109/18
In mixed form: 61/18
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