Add 50/9 and 75/30
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 2 15/30
50/9 + 75/30 is 145/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
75/30 = 75 × 3/30 × 3 = 225/90 - Add the two like fractions:
500/90 + 225/90 = 500 + 225/90 = 725/90 - 725/90 simplified gives 145/18
- So, 50/9 + 75/30 = 145/18
In mixed form: 81/18
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