Add 2/8 and 48/75
2/8 + 48/75 is 89/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/8 = 2 × 75/8 × 75 = 150/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
48/75 = 48 × 8/75 × 8 = 384/600 - Add the two like fractions:
150/600 + 384/600 = 150 + 384/600 = 534/600 - 534/600 simplified gives 89/100
- So, 2/8 + 48/75 = 89/100
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