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Add 50/5 and 8/9

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 8/9

50/5 + 8/9 is 98/9.

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,
    8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/45 + 40/45 = 450 + 40/45 = 490/45
  5. 490/45 simplified gives 98/9
  6. So, 50/5 + 8/9 = 98/9
    In mixed form: 108/9

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