Add 30/50 and 42/9
1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 4 6/9
30/50 + 42/9 is 79/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450 - Add the two like fractions:
270/450 + 2100/450 = 270 + 2100/450 = 2370/450 - 2370/450 simplified gives 79/15
- So, 30/50 + 42/9 = 79/15
In mixed form: 54/15
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