Add 70/9 and 6/50
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 6/50
70/9 + 6/50 is 1777/225.
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,
70/9 = 70 × 50/9 × 50 = 3500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Add the two like fractions:
3500/450 + 54/450 = 3500 + 54/450 = 3554/450 - 3554/450 simplified gives 1777/225
- So, 70/9 + 6/50 = 1777/225
In mixed form: 7202/225
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