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Add 72/9 and 7/50

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 7/50

72/9 + 7/50 is 407/50.

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,
    72/9 = 72 × 50/9 × 50 = 3600/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/450 + 63/450 = 3600 + 63/450 = 3663/450
  5. 3663/450 simplified gives 407/50
  6. So, 72/9 + 7/50 = 407/50
    In mixed form: 87/50

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