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Add 50/8 and 70/9

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 7 7/9

50/8 + 70/9 is 505/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    50/8 = 50 × 9/8 × 9 = 450/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    70/9 = 70 × 8/9 × 8 = 560/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/72 + 560/72 = 450 + 560/72 = 1010/72
  5. 1010/72 simplified gives 505/36
  6. So, 50/8 + 70/9 = 505/36
    In mixed form: 141/36

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