Add 60/9 and 4/50
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 4/50
60/9 + 4/50 is 506/75.
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,
60/9 = 60 × 50/9 × 50 = 3000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450 - Add the two like fractions:
3000/450 + 36/450 = 3000 + 36/450 = 3036/450 - 3036/450 simplified gives 506/75
- So, 60/9 + 4/50 = 506/75
In mixed form: 656/75
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