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Add 50/9 and 25/80

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 25/80

50/9 + 25/80 is 845/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    50/9 = 50 × 80/9 × 80 = 4000/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    25/80 = 25 × 9/80 × 9 = 225/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4000/720 + 225/720 = 4000 + 225/720 = 4225/720
  5. 4225/720 simplified gives 845/144
  6. So, 50/9 + 25/80 = 845/144
    In mixed form: 5125/144

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