Add 27/8 and 72/75
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 72/75
27/8 + 72/75 is 867/200.
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,
27/8 = 27 × 75/8 × 75 = 2025/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
72/75 = 72 × 8/75 × 8 = 576/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/600 + 576/600 = 2025 + 576/600 = 2601/600 - 2601/600 simplified gives 867/200
- So, 27/8 + 72/75 = 867/200
In mixed form: 467/200
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