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Add 2/75 and 3/8

2/75 + 3/8 is 241/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    3/8 = 3 × 75/8 × 75 = 225/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/600 + 225/600 = 16 + 225/600 = 241/600
  5. So, 2/75 + 3/8 = 241/600

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