Add 50/5 and 16/9, Solve 10 0/5 + 1 7/9 as a fraction

Add 50/5 and 16/9

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

50/5 + 16/9 is 106/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
50/5 = 50 × 9/5 × 9 = 450/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45
Add the two like fractions:
450/45 + 80/45 = 450 + 80/45 = 530/45
530/45 simplified gives 106/9
So, 50/5 + 16/9 = 106/9
In mixed form: 117/9

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