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Add 1/25 and 50/9

1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 5 5/9

1/25 + 50/9 is 1259/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/225 + 1250/225 = 9 + 1250/225 = 1259/225
  5. So, 1/25 + 50/9 = 1259/225
    In mixed form: 5134/225

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