Add 54/5 and 50/9
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 5 5/9
54/5 + 50/9 is 736/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
54/5 = 54 × 9/5 × 9 = 486/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45 - Add the two like fractions:
486/45 + 250/45 = 486 + 250/45 = 736/45 - So, 54/5 + 50/9 = 736/45
In mixed form: 1616/45
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