Add 50/20 and 60/45
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1 15/45
50/20 + 60/45 is 23/6.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 240/180 = 450 + 240/180 = 690/180 - 690/180 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 50/20 + 60/45 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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