Add 15/9 and 70/50
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1 20/50
15/9 + 70/50 is 46/15.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450 - Add the two like fractions:
750/450 + 630/450 = 750 + 630/450 = 1380/450 - 1380/450 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 15/9 + 70/50 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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