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Add 81/9 and 50/80

1^st number: 9 0/9, 2^nd number: 50/80

81/9 + 50/80 is 77/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
   81/9 = 81 × 80/9 × 80 = 6480/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6480/720 + 450/720 = 6480 + 450/720 = 6930/720
5. 6930/720 simplified gives 77/8
6. So, 81/9 + 50/80 = 77/8
   In mixed form: 95/8

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