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Add 35/50 and 16/9

1st number: 35/50, 2nd number: 1 7/9

35/50 + 16/9 is 223/90.

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,
    35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    16/9 = 16 × 50/9 × 50 = 800/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/450 + 800/450 = 315 + 800/450 = 1115/450
  5. 1115/450 simplified gives 223/90
  6. So, 35/50 + 16/9 = 223/90
    In mixed form: 243/90

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