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Add 50/9 and 3/49

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 3/49

50/9 + 3/49 is 2477/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    50/9 = 50 × 49/9 × 49 = 2450/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    3/49 = 3 × 9/49 × 9 = 27/441
  4. Add the two fractions:
    2450/441 + 27/441 = 2450 + 27/441 = 2477/441
  5. So, 50/9 + 3/49 = 2477/441
    In mixed form: 5272/441

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