Add 50/9 and 80/30
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 2 20/30
50/9 + 80/30 is 74/9.
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,
80/30 = 80 × 3/30 × 3 = 240/90 - Add the two like fractions:
500/90 + 240/90 = 500 + 240/90 = 740/90 - 740/90 simplified gives 74/9
- So, 50/9 + 80/30 = 74/9
In mixed form: 82/9
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