Add 9/50 and 45/9, Solve 9/50 + 5 0/9 as a fraction

Add 9/50 and 45/9

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

9/50 + 45/9 is 259/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
45/9 = 45 × 50/9 × 50 = 2250/450
Add the two like fractions:
81/450 + 2250/450 = 81 + 2250/450 = 2331/450
2331/450 simplified gives 259/50
So, 9/50 + 45/9 = 259/50
In mixed form: 59/50

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