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Add 50/75 and 25/9

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

50/75 + 25/9 is 31/9.

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,
   25/9 = 25 × 25/9 × 25 = 625/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/225 + 625/225 = 150 + 625/225 = 775/225
5. 775/225 simplified gives 31/9
6. So, 50/75 + 25/9 = 31/9
   In mixed form: 34/9

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