Add 50/3 and 1/9
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 1/9
503 + 19 is 1519.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
503 = 50 × 33 × 3 = 1509 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
19 = 1 × 19 × 1 = 19 - Add the two like fractions:
1509 + 19 = 150 + 19 = 1519 - So, 50/3 + 1/9 = 151/9
In mixed form: 1679
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