Add 6/9 and 48/50
6/9 + 48/50 is 122/75.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 9/50 × 9 = 432/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 432/450 = 300 + 432/450 = 732/450 - 732/450 simplified gives 122/75
- So, 6/9 + 48/50 = 122/75
In mixed form: 147/75
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