Add 2/50 and 72/9, Solve 2/50 + 8 0/9 as a fraction

Add 2/50 and 72/9

1^st number: 2/50, 2^nd number: 8 0/9

2/50 + 72/9 is 201/25.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
72/9 = 72 × 50/9 × 50 = 3600/450
Add the two like fractions:
18/450 + 3600/450 = 18 + 3600/450 = 3618/450
3618/450 simplified gives 201/25
So, 2/50 + 72/9 = 201/25
In mixed form: 81/25

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