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Add 32/75 and 70/8

1st number: 32/75, 2nd number: 8 6/8

32/75 + 70/8 is 2753/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    32/75 = 32 × 8/75 × 8 = 256/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    70/8 = 70 × 75/8 × 75 = 5250/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/600 + 5250/600 = 256 + 5250/600 = 5506/600
  5. 5506/600 simplified gives 2753/300
  6. So, 32/75 + 70/8 = 2753/300
    In mixed form: 953/300

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