Add 2/7 and 50/45
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 1 5/45
2/7 + 50/45 is 88/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
2/7 = 2 × 45/7 × 45 = 90/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315 - Add the two like fractions:
90/315 + 350/315 = 90 + 350/315 = 440/315 - 440/315 simplified gives 88/63
- So, 2/7 + 50/45 = 88/63
In mixed form: 125/63
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