Add 50/45 and 5/9
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 5/9
50/45 + 5/9 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 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 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
50/45 + 25/45 = 50 + 25/45 = 75/45 - 75/45 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 50/45 + 5/9 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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