Add 30/25 and 50/9
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 5 5/9
30/25 + 50/9 is 304/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225 - Add the two like fractions:
270/225 + 1250/225 = 270 + 1250/225 = 1520/225 - 1520/225 simplified gives 304/45
- So, 30/25 + 50/9 = 304/45
In mixed form: 634/45
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