Add 5/8 and 48/75
5/8 + 48/75 is 253/200.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 75/8 × 75 = 375/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
48/75 = 48 × 8/75 × 8 = 384/600 - Add the two like fractions:
375/600 + 384/600 = 375 + 384/600 = 759/600 - 759/600 simplified gives 253/200
- So, 5/8 + 48/75 = 253/200
In mixed form: 153/200
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