Add 50/9 and 40/75
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 40/75
50/9 + 40/75 is 274/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
40/75 = 40 × 3/75 × 3 = 120/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/225 + 120/225 = 1250 + 120/225 = 1370/225 - 1370/225 simplified gives 274/45
- So, 50/9 + 40/75 = 274/45
In mixed form: 64/45
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