Add 45/8 and 2/75
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 2/75
45/8 + 2/75 is 3391/600.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/600 + 16/600 = 3375 + 16/600 = 3391/600 - So, 45/8 + 2/75 = 3391/600
In mixed form: 5391/600
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