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Add 5/75 and 49/9

1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 5 4/9

5/75 + 49/9 is 248/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    5/75 = 5 × 3/75 × 3 = 15/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    49/9 = 49 × 25/9 × 25 = 1225/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/225 + 1225/225 = 15 + 1225/225 = 1240/225
  5. 1240/225 simplified gives 248/45
  6. So, 5/75 + 49/9 = 248/45
    In mixed form: 523/45

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