Add 36/8 and 48/75
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 48/75
36/8 + 48/75 is 257/50.
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,
36/8 = 36 × 75/8 × 75 = 2700/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
48/75 = 48 × 8/75 × 8 = 384/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/600 + 384/600 = 2700 + 384/600 = 3084/600 - 3084/600 simplified gives 257/50
- So, 36/8 + 48/75 = 257/50
In mixed form: 57/50
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