Add 45/9 and 5/50
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 5/50
45/9 + 5/50 is 51/10.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/450 + 45/450 = 2250 + 45/450 = 2295/450 - 2295/450 simplified gives 51/10
- So, 45/9 + 5/50 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10
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