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Add 42/8 and 40/75

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 40/75

42/8 + 40/75 is 347/60.

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,
    42/8 = 42 × 75/8 × 75 = 3150/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    40/75 = 40 × 8/75 × 8 = 320/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/600 + 320/600 = 3150 + 320/600 = 3470/600
  5. 3470/600 simplified gives 347/60
  6. So, 42/8 + 40/75 = 347/60
    In mixed form: 547/60

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