Add 30/9 and 32/50
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 32/50
30/9 + 32/50 is 298/75.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 50/9 × 50 = 1500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
32/50 = 32 × 9/50 × 9 = 288/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/450 + 288/450 = 1500 + 288/450 = 1788/450 - 1788/450 simplified gives 298/75
- So, 30/9 + 32/50 = 298/75
In mixed form: 373/75
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