Add 3/75 and 8/40
3/75 + 8/40 is 6/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
3/75 = 3 × 8/75 × 8 = 24/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
8/40 = 8 × 15/40 × 15 = 120/600 - Add the two like fractions:
24/600 + 120/600 = 24 + 120/600 = 144/600 - 144/600 simplified gives 6/25
- So, 3/75 + 8/40 = 6/25
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