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Add 5/9 and 8/50

5/9 + 8/50 is 161/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    5/9 = 5 × 50/9 × 50 = 250/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/450 + 72/450 = 250 + 72/450 = 322/450
  5. 322/450 simplified gives 161/225
  6. So, 5/9 + 8/50 = 161/225

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