Add 50/45 and 50/8
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 6 2/8
50/45 + 50/8 is 265/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
50/8 = 50 × 45/8 × 45 = 2250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
400/360 + 2250/360 = 400 + 2250/360 = 2650/360 - 2650/360 simplified gives 265/36
- So, 50/45 + 50/8 = 265/36
In mixed form: 713/36
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