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Add 15/7 and 50/9

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

15/7 + 50/9 is 485/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   15/7 = 15 × 9/7 × 9 = 135/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   50/9 = 50 × 7/9 × 7 = 350/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/63 + 350/63 = 135 + 350/63 = 485/63
5. So, 15/7 + 50/9 = 485/63
   In mixed form: 744/63

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