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Add 75/9 and 25/49

1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 25/49

75/9 + 25/49 is 1300/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    75/9 = 75 × 49/9 × 49 = 3675/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    25/49 = 25 × 9/49 × 9 = 225/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/441 + 225/441 = 3675 + 225/441 = 3900/441
  5. 3900/441 simplified gives 1300/147
  6. So, 75/9 + 25/49 = 1300/147
    In mixed form: 8124/147

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