Add 2/50 and 56/45
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 1 11/45
2/50 + 56/45 is 289/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
56/45 = 56 × 10/45 × 10 = 560/450 - Add the two like fractions:
18/450 + 560/450 = 18 + 560/450 = 578/450 - 578/450 simplified gives 289/225
- So, 2/50 + 56/45 = 289/225
In mixed form: 164/225
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