Add 3/8 and 56/75
3/8 + 56/75 is 673/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
3/8 = 3 × 75/8 × 75 = 225/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
56/75 = 56 × 8/75 × 8 = 448/600 - Add the two like fractions:
225/600 + 448/600 = 225 + 448/600 = 673/600 - So, 3/8 + 56/75 = 673/600
In mixed form: 173/600
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