Add 35/75 and 6/8
35/75 + 6/8 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
35/75 = 35 × 8/75 × 8 = 280/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
6/8 = 6 × 75/8 × 75 = 450/600 - Add the two like fractions:
280/600 + 450/600 = 280 + 450/600 = 730/600 - 730/600 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 35/75 + 6/8 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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