Add 50/9 and 2/4
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 2/4
50/9 + 2/4 is 109/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
50/9 = 50 × 4/9 × 4 = 200/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
200/36 + 18/36 = 200 + 18/36 = 218/36 - 218/36 simplified gives 109/18
- So, 50/9 + 2/4 = 109/18
In mixed form: 61/18
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