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Add 35/50 and 9/5

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

35/50 + 9/5 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 5 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   35/50 = 35 × 1/50 × 1 = 35/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   9/5 = 9 × 10/5 × 10 = 90/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/50 + 90/50 = 35 + 90/50 = 125/50
5. 125/50 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 35/50 + 9/5 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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