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

Add 8/98 and 75/9

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

8/98 + 75/9 is 1237/147.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
75/9 = 75 × 98/9 × 98 = 7350/882
Add the two like fractions:
72/882 + 7350/882 = 72 + 7350/882 = 7422/882
7422/882 simplified gives 1237/147
So, 8/98 + 75/9 = 1237/147
In mixed form: 861/147

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