Add 1/75 and 40/8, Solve 1/75 + 5 0/8 as a fraction

Add 1/75 and 40/8

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

1/75 + 40/8 is 376/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
1/75 = 1 × 8/75 × 8 = 8/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
40/8 = 40 × 75/8 × 75 = 3000/600
Add the two like fractions:
8/600 + 3000/600 = 8 + 3000/600 = 3008/600
3008/600 simplified gives 376/75
So, 1/75 + 40/8 = 376/75
In mixed form: 51/75

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