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Add 35/4 and 2/75

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 2/75

35/4 + 2/75 is 2633/300.

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,
    35/4 = 35 × 75/4 × 75 = 2625/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/300 + 8/300 = 2625 + 8/300 = 2633/300
  5. So, 35/4 + 2/75 = 2633/300
    In mixed form: 8233/300

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