Add 50/9 and 8/25
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 8/25
50/9 + 8/25 is 1322/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/225 + 72/225 = 1250 + 72/225 = 1322/225 - So, 50/9 + 8/25 = 1322/225
In mixed form: 5197/225
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