Add 50/45 and 9/4
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 2 1/4
50/45 + 9/4 is 121/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
9/4 = 9 × 45/4 × 45 = 405/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 405/180 = 200 + 405/180 = 605/180 - 605/180 simplified gives 121/36
- So, 50/45 + 9/4 = 121/36
In mixed form: 313/36
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