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Add 2/9 and 8/50

2/9 + 8/50 is 86/225.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    2/9 = 2 × 50/9 × 50 = 100/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/450 + 72/450 = 100 + 72/450 = 172/450
  5. 172/450 simplified gives 86/225
  6. So, 2/9 + 8/50 = 86/225

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