Add 50/5 and 5/9
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 5/9
50/5 + 5/9 is 95/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
450/45 + 25/45 = 450 + 25/45 = 475/45 - 475/45 simplified gives 95/9
- So, 50/5 + 5/9 = 95/9
In mixed form: 105/9
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