Add 72/9 and 48/49, Solve 8 0/9 + 48/49 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 48/49

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 48/49

72/9 + 48/49 is 440/49.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
72/9 = 72 × 49/9 × 49 = 3528/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
48/49 = 48 × 9/49 × 9 = 432/441
Add the two like fractions:
3528/441 + 432/441 = 3528 + 432/441 = 3960/441
3960/441 simplified gives 440/49
So, 72/9 + 48/49 = 440/49
In mixed form: 848/49

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