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Add 50/75 and 20/9

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

50/75 + 20/9 is 26/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    20/9 = 20 × 25/9 × 25 = 500/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/225 + 500/225 = 150 + 500/225 = 650/225
  5. 650/225 simplified gives 26/9
  6. So, 50/75 + 20/9 = 26/9
    In mixed form: 28/9

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