Add 75/9 and 1/50
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 1/50
75/9 + 1/50 is 1253/150.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 50/9 × 50 = 3750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/450 + 9/450 = 3750 + 9/450 = 3759/450 - 3759/450 simplified gives 1253/150
- So, 75/9 + 1/50 = 1253/150
In mixed form: 853/150
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