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Add 40/9 and 50/75

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 50/75

40/9 + 50/75 is 46/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/225 + 150/225 = 1000 + 150/225 = 1150/225
  5. 1150/225 simplified gives 46/9
  6. So, 40/9 + 50/75 = 46/9
    In mixed form: 51/9

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