Add 6/75 and 49/5, Solve 6/75 + 9 4/5 as a fraction

Add 6/75 and 49/5

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 9 4/5

6/75 + 49/5 is 247/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
6/75 = 6 × 1/75 × 1 = 6/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
49/5 = 49 × 15/5 × 15 = 735/75
Add the two like fractions:
6/75 + 735/75 = 6 + 735/75 = 741/75
741/75 simplified gives 247/25
So, 6/75 + 49/5 = 247/25
In mixed form: 922/25

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