Add 5/75 and 3/8
5/75 + 3/8 is 53/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
3/8 = 3 × 75/8 × 75 = 225/600 - Add the two like fractions:
40/600 + 225/600 = 40 + 225/600 = 265/600 - 265/600 simplified gives 53/120
- So, 5/75 + 3/8 = 53/120
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