Add 45/8 and 10/75
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 10/75
45/8 + 10/75 is 691/120.
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,
45/8 = 45 × 75/8 × 75 = 3375/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/600 + 80/600 = 3375 + 80/600 = 3455/600 - 3455/600 simplified gives 691/120
- So, 45/8 + 10/75 = 691/120
In mixed form: 591/120
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