Add 5/9 and 50/15
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 3 5/15
5/9 + 50/15 is 35/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
50/15 = 50 × 3/15 × 3 = 150/45 - Add the two like fractions:
25/45 + 150/45 = 25 + 150/45 = 175/45 - 175/45 simplified gives 35/9
- So, 5/9 + 50/15 = 35/9
In mixed form: 38/9
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