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Add 3/9 and 1/50

3/9 + 1/50 is 53/150.

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,
    3/9 = 3 × 50/9 × 50 = 150/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/450 + 9/450 = 150 + 9/450 = 159/450
  5. 159/450 simplified gives 53/150
  6. So, 3/9 + 1/50 = 53/150

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