Add 50/45 and 40/30
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 1 10/30
50/45 + 40/30 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
40/30 = 40 × 3/30 × 3 = 120/90 - Add the two like fractions:
100/90 + 120/90 = 100 + 120/90 = 220/90 - 220/90 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 50/45 + 40/30 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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