Add 50/10 and 20/9
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2 2/9
50/10 + 20/9 is 65/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90 - Add the two like fractions:
450/90 + 200/90 = 450 + 200/90 = 650/90 - 650/90 simplified gives 65/9
- So, 50/10 + 20/9 = 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9
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