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Add 50/9 and 24/5

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

50/9 + 24/5 is 466/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   24/5 = 24 × 9/5 × 9 = 216/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/45 + 216/45 = 250 + 216/45 = 466/45
5. So, 50/9 + 24/5 = 466/45
   In mixed form: 1016/45

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