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Add 20/8 and 14/75

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 14/75

20/8 + 14/75 is 403/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    20/8 = 20 × 75/8 × 75 = 1500/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    14/75 = 14 × 8/75 × 8 = 112/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/600 + 112/600 = 1500 + 112/600 = 1612/600
  5. 1612/600 simplified gives 403/150
  6. So, 20/8 + 14/75 = 403/150
    In mixed form: 2103/150

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