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Add 50/30 and 40/9

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 4 4/9

50/30 + 40/9 is 55/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/90 + 400/90 = 150 + 400/90 = 550/90
  5. 550/90 simplified gives 55/9
  6. So, 50/30 + 40/9 = 55/9
    In mixed form: 61/9

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