Add 56/75 and 3/8
56/75 + 3/8 is 673/600.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 8/75 × 8 = 448/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
3/8 = 3 × 75/8 × 75 = 225/600 - Add the two like fractions:
448/600 + 225/600 = 448 + 225/600 = 673/600 - So, 56/75 + 3/8 = 673/600
In mixed form: 173/600
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