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Add 50/75 and 9/4

1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 2 1/4

50/75 + 9/4 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    9/4 = 9 × 75/4 × 75 = 675/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/300 + 675/300 = 200 + 675/300 = 875/300
  5. 875/300 simplified gives 35/12
  6. So, 50/75 + 9/4 = 35/12
    In mixed form: 211/12

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