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Add 60/2 and 50/9

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 5 5/9

60/2 + 50/9 is 320/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    60/2 = 60 × 9/2 × 9 = 540/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    50/9 = 50 × 2/9 × 2 = 100/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/18 + 100/18 = 540 + 100/18 = 640/18
  5. 640/18 simplified gives 320/9
  6. So, 60/2 + 50/9 = 320/9
    In mixed form: 355/9

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