Add 50/20 and 49/45
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1 4/45
50/20 + 49/45 is 323/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 196/180 = 450 + 196/180 = 646/180 - 646/180 simplified gives 323/90
- So, 50/20 + 49/45 = 323/90
In mixed form: 353/90
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