Add 50/6 and 14/45
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 14/45
50/6 + 14/45 is 389/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
50/6 = 50 × 15/6 × 15 = 750/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
750/90 + 28/90 = 750 + 28/90 = 778/90 - 778/90 simplified gives 389/45
- So, 50/6 + 14/45 = 389/45
In mixed form: 829/45
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