Add 50/9 and 30/6
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 5 0/6
50/9 + 30/6 is 95/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
50/9 = 50 × 2/9 × 2 = 100/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
30/6 = 30 × 3/6 × 3 = 90/18 - Add the two like fractions:
100/18 + 90/18 = 100 + 90/18 = 190/18 - 190/18 simplified gives 95/9
- So, 50/9 + 30/6 = 95/9
In mixed form: 105/9
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