Add 75/9 and 14/98, Solve 8 3/9 + 14/98 as a fraction

Add 75/9 and 14/98

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 14/98

75/9 + 14/98 is 178/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
75/9 = 75 × 98/9 × 98 = 7350/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
14/98 = 14 × 9/98 × 9 = 126/882
Add the two like fractions:
7350/882 + 126/882 = 7350 + 126/882 = 7476/882
7476/882 simplified gives 178/21
So, 75/9 + 14/98 = 178/21
In mixed form: 810/21

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