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Add 1/50 and 63/9

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 7 0/9

1/50 + 63/9 is 351/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    63/9 = 63 × 50/9 × 50 = 3150/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/450 + 3150/450 = 9 + 3150/450 = 3159/450
  5. 3159/450 simplified gives 351/50
  6. So, 1/50 + 63/9 = 351/50
    In mixed form: 71/50

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