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Add 50/5 and 15/9

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/9

50/5 + 15/9 is 35/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    50/5 = 50 × 9/5 × 9 = 450/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/45 + 75/45 = 450 + 75/45 = 525/45
  5. 525/45 simplified gives 35/3
  6. So, 50/5 + 15/9 = 35/3
    In mixed form: 112/3

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