Add 45/50 and 6/9
45/50 + 6/9 is 47/30.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
6/9 = 6 × 50/9 × 50 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
405/450 + 300/450 = 405 + 300/450 = 705/450 - 705/450 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 45/50 + 6/9 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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