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Add 5/25 and 50/9

1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 5 5/9

5/25 + 50/9 is 259/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/225 + 1250/225 = 45 + 1250/225 = 1295/225
  5. 1295/225 simplified gives 259/45
  6. So, 5/25 + 50/9 = 259/45
    In mixed form: 534/45

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