Add 75/9 and 6/49, Solve 8 3/9 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 75/9 and 6/49

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 6/49

75/9 + 6/49 is 1243/147.

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,
75/9 = 75 × 49/9 × 49 = 3675/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
6/49 = 6 × 9/49 × 9 = 54/441
Add the two like fractions:
3675/441 + 54/441 = 3675 + 54/441 = 3729/441
3729/441 simplified gives 1243/147
So, 75/9 + 6/49 = 1243/147
In mixed form: 867/147

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