Add 50/9 and 48/75
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 48/75
50/9 + 48/75 is 1394/225.
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,
48/75 = 48 × 3/75 × 3 = 144/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/225 + 144/225 = 1250 + 144/225 = 1394/225 - So, 50/9 + 48/75 = 1394/225
In mixed form: 644/225
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