Add 50/75 and 14/9, Solve 50/75 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 50/75 and 14/9

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

50/75 + 14/9 is 20/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
14/9 = 14 × 25/9 × 25 = 350/225
Add the two like fractions:
150/225 + 350/225 = 150 + 350/225 = 500/225
500/225 simplified gives 20/9
So, 50/75 + 14/9 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9

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