Add 20/9 and 50/45
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1 5/45
20/9 + 50/45 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
20/9 = 20 × 5/9 × 5 = 100/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45 - Add the two like fractions:
100/45 + 50/45 = 100 + 50/45 = 150/45 - 150/45 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 20/9 + 50/45 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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