Add 40/8 and 42/75
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 42/75
40/8 + 42/75 is 139/25.
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,
40/8 = 40 × 75/8 × 75 = 3000/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600 - Add the two like fractions:
3000/600 + 336/600 = 3000 + 336/600 = 3336/600 - 3336/600 simplified gives 139/25
- So, 40/8 + 42/75 = 139/25
In mixed form: 514/25
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