Add 1/49 and 75/9, Solve 1/49 + 8 3/9 as a fraction

Add 1/49 and 75/9

1^st number: 1/49, 2^nd number: 8 3/9

1/49 + 75/9 is 1228/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 9 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
1/49 = 1 × 9/49 × 9 = 9/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
75/9 = 75 × 49/9 × 49 = 3675/441
Add the two like fractions:
9/441 + 3675/441 = 9 + 3675/441 = 3684/441
3684/441 simplified gives 1228/147
So, 1/49 + 75/9 = 1228/147
In mixed form: 852/147

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