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Add 32/4 and 10/75

1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 10/75

32/4 + 10/75 is 122/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    32/4 = 32 × 75/4 × 75 = 2400/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/300 + 40/300 = 2400 + 40/300 = 2440/300
  5. 2440/300 simplified gives 122/15
  6. So, 32/4 + 10/75 = 122/15
    In mixed form: 82/15

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