Add 36/32 and 8/75, Solve 1 4/32 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 36/32 and 8/75

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 8/75

36/32 + 8/75 is 739/600.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
36/32 = 36 × 75/32 × 75 = 2700/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
8/75 = 8 × 32/75 × 32 = 256/2400
Add the two like fractions:
2700/2400 + 256/2400 = 2700 + 256/2400 = 2956/2400
2956/2400 simplified gives 739/600
So, 36/32 + 8/75 = 739/600
In mixed form: 1139/600

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