Add 9/50 and 49/30
1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 1 19/30
9/50 + 49/30 is 136/75.
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,
49/30 = 49 × 5/30 × 5 = 245/150 - Add the two like fractions:
27/150 + 245/150 = 27 + 245/150 = 272/150 - 272/150 simplified gives 136/75
- So, 9/50 + 49/30 = 136/75
In mixed form: 161/75
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