Add 50/20 and 6/9
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 6/9
50/20 + 6/9 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
6/9 = 6 × 20/9 × 20 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 120/180 = 450 + 120/180 = 570/180 - 570/180 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 50/20 + 6/9 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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