Add 50/9 and 21/10
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 2 1/10
50/9 + 21/10 is 689/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
21/10 = 21 × 9/10 × 9 = 189/90 - Add the two like fractions:
500/90 + 189/90 = 500 + 189/90 = 689/90 - So, 50/9 + 21/10 = 689/90
In mixed form: 759/90
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