Add 2/75 and 30/8, Solve 2/75 + 3 6/8 as a fraction

Add 2/75 and 30/8

1^st number: 2/75, 2^nd number: 3 6/8

2/75 + 30/8 is 1133/300.

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,
30/8 = 30 × 75/8 × 75 = 2250/600
Add the two like fractions:
16/600 + 2250/600 = 16 + 2250/600 = 2266/600
2266/600 simplified gives 1133/300
So, 2/75 + 30/8 = 1133/300
In mixed form: 3233/300

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