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Add 50/9 and 32/35

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 32/35

50/9 + 32/35 is 2038/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    50/9 = 50 × 35/9 × 35 = 1750/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    32/35 = 32 × 9/35 × 9 = 288/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/315 + 288/315 = 1750 + 288/315 = 2038/315
  5. So, 50/9 + 32/35 = 2038/315
    In mixed form: 6148/315

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