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Add 15/75 and 50/9

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

15/75 + 50/9 is 259/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   15/75 = 15 × 3/75 × 3 = 45/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/225 + 1250/225 = 45 + 1250/225 = 1295/225
5. 1295/225 simplified gives 259/45
6. So, 15/75 + 50/9 = 259/45
   In mixed form: 534/45

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