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Add 81/9 and 70/50

1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 1 20/50

81/9 + 70/50 is 52/5.

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,
    70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/450 + 630/450 = 4050 + 630/450 = 4680/450
  5. 4680/450 simplified gives 52/5
  6. So, 81/9 + 70/50 = 52/5
    In mixed form: 102/5

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