Add 70/9 and 30/50
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 30/50
70/9 + 30/50 is 377/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
70/9 = 70 × 50/9 × 50 = 3500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450 - Add the two like fractions:
3500/450 + 270/450 = 3500 + 270/450 = 3770/450 - 3770/450 simplified gives 377/45
- So, 70/9 + 30/50 = 377/45
In mixed form: 817/45
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