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Add 25/50 and 5/9

25/50 + 5/9 is 19/18.

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,
    25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    5/9 = 5 × 50/9 × 50 = 250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/450 + 250/450 = 225 + 250/450 = 475/450
  5. 475/450 simplified gives 19/18
  6. So, 25/50 + 5/9 = 19/18
    In mixed form: 11/18

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