Add 9/10 and 50/60
9/10 + 50/60 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
9/10 = 9 × 6/10 × 6 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
54/60 + 50/60 = 54 + 50/60 = 104/60 - 104/60 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 9/10 + 50/60 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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