Add 50/9 and 60/4
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 15 0/4
50/9 + 60/4 is 185/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
50/9 = 50 × 4/9 × 4 = 200/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
60/4 = 60 × 9/4 × 9 = 540/36 - Add the two like fractions:
200/36 + 540/36 = 200 + 540/36 = 740/36 - 740/36 simplified gives 185/9
- So, 50/9 + 60/4 = 185/9
In mixed form: 205/9
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