Add 50/5 and 7/45
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 7/45
50/5 + 7/45 is 457/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 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 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
450/45 + 7/45 = 450 + 7/45 = 457/45 - So, 50/5 + 7/45 = 457/45
In mixed form: 107/45
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