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Add 70/9 and 5/50

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

70/9 + 5/50 is 709/90.

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,
    70/9 = 70 × 50/9 × 50 = 3500/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3500/450 + 45/450 = 3500 + 45/450 = 3545/450
  5. 3545/450 simplified gives 709/90
  6. So, 70/9 + 5/50 = 709/90
    In mixed form: 779/90

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