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Add 50/75 and 1/9

50/75 + 1/9 is 7/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/225 + 25/225 = 150 + 25/225 = 175/225
5. 175/225 simplified gives 7/9
6. So, 50/75 + 1/9 = 7/9

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