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Add 5/75 and 3/8

5/75 + 3/8 is 53/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    3/8 = 3 × 75/8 × 75 = 225/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/600 + 225/600 = 40 + 225/600 = 265/600
  5. 265/600 simplified gives 53/120
  6. So, 5/75 + 3/8 = 53/120

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