Add 30/9 and 6/50
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 6/50
30/9 + 6/50 is 259/75.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/450 + 54/450 = 1500 + 54/450 = 1554/450 - 1554/450 simplified gives 259/75
- So, 30/9 + 6/50 = 259/75
In mixed form: 334/75
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