Add 80/9 and 14/50
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 14/50
80/9 + 14/50 is 2063/225.
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,
80/9 = 80 × 50/9 × 50 = 4000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450 - Add the two like fractions:
4000/450 + 126/450 = 4000 + 126/450 = 4126/450 - 4126/450 simplified gives 2063/225
- So, 80/9 + 14/50 = 2063/225
In mixed form: 938/225
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