Add 49/9 and 2/8, Solve 5 4/9 + 2/8 as a fraction

Add 49/9 and 2/8

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 2/8

49/9 + 2/8 is 205/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72
Add the two like fractions:
392/72 + 18/72 = 392 + 18/72 = 410/72
410/72 simplified gives 205/36
So, 49/9 + 2/8 = 205/36
In mixed form: 525/36

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