Add 15/9 and 54/50
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1 4/50
15/9 + 54/50 is 206/75.
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,
15/9 = 15 × 50/9 × 50 = 750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450 - Add the two like fractions:
750/450 + 486/450 = 750 + 486/450 = 1236/450 - 1236/450 simplified gives 206/75
- So, 15/9 + 54/50 = 206/75
In mixed form: 256/75
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