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Add 50/25 and 10/9

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 1/9

50/25 + 10/9 is 28/9.

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,
    50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    10/9 = 10 × 25/9 × 25 = 250/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/225 + 250/225 = 450 + 250/225 = 700/225
  5. 700/225 simplified gives 28/9
  6. So, 50/25 + 10/9 = 28/9
    In mixed form: 31/9

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