Add 50/70 and 49/9, Solve 50/70 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 50/70 and 49/9

1^st number: 50/70, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

50/70 + 49/9 is 388/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
49/9 = 49 × 70/9 × 70 = 3430/630
Add the two like fractions:
450/630 + 3430/630 = 450 + 3430/630 = 3880/630
3880/630 simplified gives 388/63
So, 50/70 + 49/9 = 388/63
In mixed form: 610/63

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