Add 8/5 and 50/9
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 5 5/9
8/5 + 50/9 is 322/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
8/5 = 8 × 9/5 × 9 = 72/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45 - Add the two like fractions:
72/45 + 250/45 = 72 + 250/45 = 322/45 - So, 8/5 + 50/9 = 322/45
In mixed form: 77/45
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