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Add 1/75 and 1/8

1/75 + 1/8 is 83/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    1/75 = 1 × 8/75 × 8 = 8/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    1/8 = 1 × 75/8 × 75 = 75/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/600 + 75/600 = 8 + 75/600 = 83/600
  5. So, 1/75 + 1/8 = 83/600

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