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Add 36/8 and 8/75

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

36/8 + 8/75 is 691/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    36/8 = 36 × 75/8 × 75 = 2700/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    8/75 = 8 × 8/75 × 8 = 64/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/600 + 64/600 = 2700 + 64/600 = 2764/600
  5. 2764/600 simplified gives 691/150
  6. So, 36/8 + 8/75 = 691/150
    In mixed form: 491/150

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