Add 4/2 and 8/75
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 8/75
4/2 + 8/75 is 158/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
4/2 = 4 × 75/2 × 75 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 16/150 = 300 + 16/150 = 316/150 - 316/150 simplified gives 158/75
- So, 4/2 + 8/75 = 158/75
In mixed form: 28/75
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