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Add 81/9 and 7/50

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

81/9 + 7/50 is 457/50.

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,
    81/9 = 81 × 50/9 × 50 = 4050/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/450 + 63/450 = 4050 + 63/450 = 4113/450
  5. 4113/450 simplified gives 457/50
  6. So, 81/9 + 7/50 = 457/50
    In mixed form: 97/50

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