Add 49/8 and 20/75
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 20/75
49/8 + 20/75 is 767/120.
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,
49/8 = 49 × 75/8 × 75 = 3675/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
20/75 = 20 × 8/75 × 8 = 160/600 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/600 + 160/600 = 3675 + 160/600 = 3835/600 - 3835/600 simplified gives 767/120
- So, 49/8 + 20/75 = 767/120
In mixed form: 647/120
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