Add 2/75 and 28/8, Solve 2/75 + 3 4/8 as a fraction

Add 2/75 and 28/8

1^st number: 2/75, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

2/75 + 28/8 is 529/150.

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,
28/8 = 28 × 75/8 × 75 = 2100/600
Add the two like fractions:
16/600 + 2100/600 = 16 + 2100/600 = 2116/600
2116/600 simplified gives 529/150
So, 2/75 + 28/8 = 529/150
In mixed form: 379/150

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