Add 54/8 and 5/75
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 5/75
54/8 + 5/75 is 409/60.
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,
54/8 = 54 × 75/8 × 75 = 4050/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/600 + 40/600 = 4050 + 40/600 = 4090/600 - 4090/600 simplified gives 409/60
- So, 54/8 + 5/75 = 409/60
In mixed form: 649/60
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