Add 35/8 and 45/75
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 45/75
35/8 + 45/75 is 199/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
35/8 = 35 × 75/8 × 75 = 2625/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/600 + 360/600 = 2625 + 360/600 = 2985/600 - 2985/600 simplified gives 199/40
- So, 35/8 + 45/75 = 199/40
In mixed form: 439/40
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