Add 84/9 and 8/50, Solve 9 3/9 + 8/50 as a fraction

Add 84/9 and 8/50

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

84/9 + 8/50 is 712/75.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
84/9 = 84 × 50/9 × 50 = 4200/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
Add the two like fractions:
4200/450 + 72/450 = 4200 + 72/450 = 4272/450
4272/450 simplified gives 712/75
So, 84/9 + 8/50 = 712/75
In mixed form: 937/75

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