Add 50/45 and 6/50, Solve 1 5/45 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 50/45 and 6/50

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 6/50

50/45 + 6/50 is 277/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
50/45 = 50 × 10/45 × 10 = 500/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450
Add the two like fractions:
500/450 + 54/450 = 500 + 54/450 = 554/450
554/450 simplified gives 277/225
So, 50/45 + 6/50 = 277/225
In mixed form: 152/225

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