Add 45/8 and 5/75
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 5/75
45/8 + 5/75 is 683/120.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/600 + 40/600 = 3375 + 40/600 = 3415/600 - 3415/600 simplified gives 683/120
- So, 45/8 + 5/75 = 683/120
In mixed form: 583/120
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