Add 49/50 and 5/9
49/50 + 5/9 is 691/450.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
5/9 = 5 × 50/9 × 50 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
441/450 + 250/450 = 441 + 250/450 = 691/450 - So, 49/50 + 5/9 = 691/450
In mixed form: 1241/450
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