Add 50/15 and 40/9
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 4 4/9
50/15 + 40/9 is 70/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
50/15 = 50 × 3/15 × 3 = 150/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45 - Add the two like fractions:
150/45 + 200/45 = 150 + 200/45 = 350/45 - 350/45 simplified gives 70/9
- So, 50/15 + 40/9 = 70/9
In mixed form: 77/9
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