Add 50/9 and 8/15
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 8/15
50/9 + 8/15 is 274/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
8/15 = 8 × 3/15 × 3 = 24/45 - Add the two like fractions:
250/45 + 24/45 = 250 + 24/45 = 274/45 - So, 50/9 + 8/15 = 274/45
In mixed form: 64/45
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