Add 15/30 and 50/9
1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 5 5/9
15/30 + 50/9 is 109/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 500/90 = 45 + 500/90 = 545/90 - 545/90 simplified gives 109/18
- So, 15/30 + 50/9 = 109/18
In mixed form: 61/18
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