Add 9/3 and 90/50
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 40/50
9/3 + 90/50 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
9/3 = 9 × 50/3 × 50 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150 - Add the two like fractions:
450/150 + 270/150 = 450 + 270/150 = 720/150 - 720/150 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 9/3 + 90/50 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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