Add 3/9 and 20/50
3/9 + 20/50 is 11/15.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 50/9 × 50 = 150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
150/450 + 180/450 = 150 + 180/450 = 330/450 - 330/450 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 3/9 + 20/50 = 11/15
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