Add 24/8 and 56/75
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 56/75
24/8 + 56/75 is 281/75.
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,
24/8 = 24 × 75/8 × 75 = 1800/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
56/75 = 56 × 8/75 × 8 = 448/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/600 + 448/600 = 1800 + 448/600 = 2248/600 - 2248/600 simplified gives 281/75
- So, 24/8 + 56/75 = 281/75
In mixed form: 356/75
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