Add 9/50 and 20/6
1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 3 2/6
9/50 + 20/6 is 527/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150 - Add the two like fractions:
27/150 + 500/150 = 27 + 500/150 = 527/150 - So, 9/50 + 20/6 = 527/150
In mixed form: 377/150
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