Add 9/50 and 40/30
1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 1 10/30
9/50 + 40/30 is 227/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150 - Add the two like fractions:
27/150 + 200/150 = 27 + 200/150 = 227/150 - So, 9/50 + 40/30 = 227/150
In mixed form: 177/150
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