Add 15/10 and 50/9
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 5 5/9
15/10 + 50/9 is 127/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 500/90 = 135 + 500/90 = 635/90 - 635/90 simplified gives 127/18
- So, 15/10 + 50/9 = 127/18
In mixed form: 71/18
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