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Add 63/9 and 5/50

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 5/50

63/9 + 5/50 is 71/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    63/9 = 63 × 50/9 × 50 = 3150/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/450 + 45/450 = 3150 + 45/450 = 3195/450
  5. 3195/450 simplified gives 71/10
  6. So, 63/9 + 5/50 = 71/10
    In mixed form: 71/10

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