Add 45/9 and 10/50, Solve 5 0/9 + 10/50 as a fraction

Add 45/9 and 10/50

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 10/50

45/9 + 10/50 is 26/5.

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,
45/9 = 45 × 50/9 × 50 = 2250/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450
Add the two like fractions:
2250/450 + 90/450 = 2250 + 90/450 = 2340/450
2340/450 simplified gives 26/5
So, 45/9 + 10/50 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5

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