Add 49/84 and 72/9, Solve 49/84 + 8 0/9 as a fraction

Add 49/84 and 72/9

1^st number: 49/84, 2^nd number: 8 0/9

49/84 + 72/9 is 103/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
49/84 = 49 × 3/84 × 3 = 147/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
72/9 = 72 × 28/9 × 28 = 2016/252
Add the two like fractions:
147/252 + 2016/252 = 147 + 2016/252 = 2163/252
2163/252 simplified gives 103/12
So, 49/84 + 72/9 = 103/12
In mixed form: 87/12

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