Add 30/50 and 10/9, Solve 30/50 + 1 1/9 as a fraction

Add 30/50 and 10/9

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

30/50 + 10/9 is 77/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
10/9 = 10 × 50/9 × 50 = 500/450
Add the two like fractions:
270/450 + 500/450 = 270 + 500/450 = 770/450
770/450 simplified gives 77/45
So, 30/50 + 10/9 = 77/45
In mixed form: 132/45

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