Add 45/9 and 27/50
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 27/50
45/9 + 27/50 is 277/50.
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,
45/9 = 45 × 50/9 × 50 = 2250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/450 + 243/450 = 2250 + 243/450 = 2493/450 - 2493/450 simplified gives 277/50
- So, 45/9 + 27/50 = 277/50
In mixed form: 527/50
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