Add 50/9 and 1/45
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 1/45
50/9 + 1/45 is 251/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45 - Add the two like fractions:
250/45 + 1/45 = 250 + 1/45 = 251/45 - So, 50/9 + 1/45 = 251/45
In mixed form: 526/45
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