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Add 30/8 and 45/75

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 45/75

30/8 + 45/75 is 87/20.

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,
    30/8 = 30 × 75/8 × 75 = 2250/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/600 + 360/600 = 2250 + 360/600 = 2610/600
  5. 2610/600 simplified gives 87/20
  6. So, 30/8 + 45/75 = 87/20
    In mixed form: 47/20

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