Add 30/9 and 7/50
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 7/50
30/9 + 7/50 is 521/150.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/450 + 63/450 = 1500 + 63/450 = 1563/450 - 1563/450 simplified gives 521/150
- So, 30/9 + 7/50 = 521/150
In mixed form: 371/150
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