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Add 50/96 and 70/9

1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 7 7/9

50/96 + 70/9 is 1195/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    70/9 = 70 × 32/9 × 32 = 2240/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/288 + 2240/288 = 150 + 2240/288 = 2390/288
  5. 2390/288 simplified gives 1195/144
  6. So, 50/96 + 70/9 = 1195/144
    In mixed form: 843/144

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