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Add 3/75 and 8/40

3/75 + 8/40 is 6/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 40 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    3/75 = 3 × 8/75 × 8 = 24/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    8/40 = 8 × 15/40 × 15 = 120/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/600 + 120/600 = 24 + 120/600 = 144/600
  5. 144/600 simplified gives 6/25
  6. So, 3/75 + 8/40 = 6/25

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