Add 32/9 and 9/50, Solve 3 5/9 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 32/9 and 9/50

1^st number: 3 5/9, 2^nd number: 9/50

32/9 + 9/50 is 1681/450.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
32/9 = 32 × 50/9 × 50 = 1600/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
Add the two like fractions:
1600/450 + 81/450 = 1600 + 81/450 = 1681/450
So, 32/9 + 9/50 = 1681/450
In mixed form: 3331/450

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