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Add 25/9 and 56/50

1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 1 6/50

25/9 + 56/50 is 877/225.

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,
    25/9 = 25 × 50/9 × 50 = 1250/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    56/50 = 56 × 9/50 × 9 = 504/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/450 + 504/450 = 1250 + 504/450 = 1754/450
  5. 1754/450 simplified gives 877/225
  6. So, 25/9 + 56/50 = 877/225
    In mixed form: 3202/225

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