Add 35/50 and 5/9
35/50 + 5/9 is 113/90.
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,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
5/9 = 5 × 50/9 × 50 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
315/450 + 250/450 = 315 + 250/450 = 565/450 - 565/450 simplified gives 113/90
- So, 35/50 + 5/9 = 113/90
In mixed form: 123/90
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