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