Add 2/75 and 20/8
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 2 4/8
2/75 + 20/8 is 379/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
20/8 = 20 × 75/8 × 75 = 1500/600 - Add the two like fractions:
16/600 + 1500/600 = 16 + 1500/600 = 1516/600 - 1516/600 simplified gives 379/150
- So, 2/75 + 20/8 = 379/150
In mixed form: 279/150
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