Add 40/4 and 1/75
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 1/75
40/4 + 1/75 is 751/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
40/4 = 40 × 75/4 × 75 = 3000/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Add the two like fractions:
3000/300 + 4/300 = 3000 + 4/300 = 3004/300 - 3004/300 simplified gives 751/75
- So, 40/4 + 1/75 = 751/75
In mixed form: 101/75
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