Add 96/9 and 5/50
1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 5/50
96/9 + 5/50 is 323/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
96/9 = 96 × 50/9 × 50 = 4800/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/450 + 45/450 = 4800 + 45/450 = 4845/450 - 4845/450 simplified gives 323/30
- So, 96/9 + 5/50 = 323/30
In mixed form: 1023/30
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