Add 8/50 and 75/9, Solve 8/50 + 8 3/9 as a fraction

Add 8/50 and 75/9

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 8 3/9

8/50 + 75/9 is 637/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
75/9 = 75 × 50/9 × 50 = 3750/450
Add the two like fractions:
72/450 + 3750/450 = 72 + 3750/450 = 3822/450
3822/450 simplified gives 637/75
So, 8/50 + 75/9 = 637/75
In mixed form: 837/75

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