Add 72/9 and 75/42, Solve 8 0/9 + 1 33/42 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 75/42

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 33/42

72/9 + 75/42 is 137/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
72/9 = 72 × 14/9 × 14 = 1008/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
75/42 = 75 × 3/42 × 3 = 225/126
Add the two like fractions:
1008/126 + 225/126 = 1008 + 225/126 = 1233/126
1233/126 simplified gives 137/14
So, 72/9 + 75/42 = 137/14
In mixed form: 911/14

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