What is 49/9 + 5/10?

This is how we add

Step 1

We still have different denominators (bottom numbers), though, so we need to get a common denominator. This will make the bottom numbers match. Multiply the denominators together first. Now, multiply each numerator by the other term's denominator.

Now we multiply 49 by 10, and get 490, then we multiply 9 by 10 and get 90.

Now for the second term. You multiply 5 by 9, and get 45, then multiply 9 by 10 and get 90.

This gives us a new problem that looks like so:

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

490 + 45 = 535

That gives us an answer of

Step 3

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 5? Yes! So we reduce it:

Now, try the same number again.

Nope. Try the next prime number, 7...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 11...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 13...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 17...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 19...

No good. 19 is larger than 18. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 49/9 + 5/10