Add 50/45 and 16/5
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 3 1/5
50/45 + 16/5 is 194/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
16/5 = 16 × 9/5 × 9 = 144/45 - Add the two like fractions:
50/45 + 144/45 = 50 + 144/45 = 194/45 - So, 50/45 + 16/5 = 194/45
In mixed form: 414/45
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