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Add 50/9 and 90/75

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 15/75

50/9 + 90/75 is 304/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   90/75 = 90 × 3/75 × 3 = 270/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/225 + 270/225 = 1250 + 270/225 = 1520/225
5. 1520/225 simplified gives 304/45
6. So, 50/9 + 90/75 = 304/45
   In mixed form: 634/45

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