Add 6/9 and 20/50
6/9 + 20/50 is 16/15.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 180/450 = 300 + 180/450 = 480/450 - 480/450 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 6/9 + 20/50 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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