Add 1/75 and 5/40
1/75 + 5/40 is 83/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 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 40 × 15 = 600,
5/40 = 5 × 15/40 × 15 = 75/600 - Add the two like fractions:
8/600 + 75/600 = 8 + 75/600 = 83/600 - So, 1/75 + 5/40 = 83/600
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