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Add 49/10 and 8/75

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 8/75

49/10 + 8/75 is 751/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    49/10 = 49 × 15/10 × 15 = 735/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/150 + 16/150 = 735 + 16/150 = 751/150
  5. So, 49/10 + 8/75 = 751/150
    In mixed form: 51/150

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