Add 50/9 and 10/15
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 10/15
50/9 + 10/15 is 56/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 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 15 × 3 = 45,
10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45 - Add the two like fractions:
250/45 + 30/45 = 250 + 30/45 = 280/45 - 280/45 simplified gives 56/9
- So, 50/9 + 10/15 = 56/9
In mixed form: 62/9
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