Add 15/50 and 20/9
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 2 2/9
15/50 + 20/9 is 227/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
20/9 = 20 × 50/9 × 50 = 1000/450 - Add the two like fractions:
135/450 + 1000/450 = 135 + 1000/450 = 1135/450 - 1135/450 simplified gives 227/90
- So, 15/50 + 20/9 = 227/90
In mixed form: 247/90
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