Add 10/8 and 8/75, Solve 1 2/8 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 10/8 and 8/75

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

10/8 + 8/75 is 407/300.

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,
10/8 = 10 × 75/8 × 75 = 750/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
8/75 = 8 × 8/75 × 8 = 64/600
Add the two like fractions:
750/600 + 64/600 = 750 + 64/600 = 814/600
814/600 simplified gives 407/300
So, 10/8 + 8/75 = 407/300
In mixed form: 1107/300

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