Add 50/9 and 35/20
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 1 15/20
50/9 + 35/20 is 263/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/180 + 315/180 = 1000 + 315/180 = 1315/180 - 1315/180 simplified gives 263/36
- So, 50/9 + 35/20 = 263/36
In mixed form: 711/36
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