Add 6/9 and 15/50
6/9 + 15/50 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
6/9 = 6 × 50/9 × 50 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 135/450 = 300 + 135/450 = 435/450 - 435/450 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 6/9 + 15/50 = 29/30
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