Add 50/8 and 42/75
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 42/75
50/8 + 42/75 is 681/100.
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,
50/8 = 50 × 75/8 × 75 = 3750/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/600 + 336/600 = 3750 + 336/600 = 4086/600 - 4086/600 simplified gives 681/100
- So, 50/8 + 42/75 = 681/100
In mixed form: 681/100
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