Add 30/9 and 15/50, Solve 3 3/9 + 15/50 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 15/50

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 15/50

30/9 + 15/50 is 109/30.

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,
30/9 = 30 × 50/9 × 50 = 1500/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450
Add the two like fractions:
1500/450 + 135/450 = 1500 + 135/450 = 1635/450
1635/450 simplified gives 109/30
So, 30/9 + 15/50 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30

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