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Add 42/80 and 8/75

42/80 + 8/75 is 379/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    42/80 = 42 × 15/80 × 15 = 630/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1200 + 128/1200 = 630 + 128/1200 = 758/1200
  5. 758/1200 simplified gives 379/600
  6. So, 42/80 + 8/75 = 379/600

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