Add 42/9 and 9/50
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 9/50
42/9 + 9/50 is 727/150.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/450 + 81/450 = 2100 + 81/450 = 2181/450 - 2181/450 simplified gives 727/150
- So, 42/9 + 9/50 = 727/150
In mixed form: 4127/150
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