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Add 50/9 and 40/5

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 8 0/5

50/9 + 40/5 is 122/9.

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,
    40/5 = 40 × 9/5 × 9 = 360/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/45 + 360/45 = 250 + 360/45 = 610/45
  5. 610/45 simplified gives 122/9
  6. So, 50/9 + 40/5 = 122/9
    In mixed form: 135/9

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