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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

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

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