Add 60/50 and 2/45
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 2/45
60/50 + 2/45 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
2/45 = 2 × 10/45 × 10 = 20/450 - Add the two like fractions:
540/450 + 20/450 = 540 + 20/450 = 560/450 - 560/450 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 60/50 + 2/45 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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