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Add 3/9 and 63/50

1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 1 13/50

3/9 + 63/50 is 239/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    3/9 = 3 × 50/9 × 50 = 150/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    63/50 = 63 × 9/50 × 9 = 567/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/450 + 567/450 = 150 + 567/450 = 717/450
  5. 717/450 simplified gives 239/150
  6. So, 3/9 + 63/50 = 239/150
    In mixed form: 189/150

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