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Add 50/75 and 2/9

50/75 + 2/9 is 8/9.

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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,
   2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/225 + 50/225 = 150 + 50/225 = 200/225
5. 200/225 simplified gives 8/9
6. So, 50/75 + 2/9 = 8/9

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