Add 56/75 and 4/8
56/75 + 4/8 is 187/150.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 75/8 × 75 = 300/600 - Add the two like fractions:
448/600 + 300/600 = 448 + 300/600 = 748/600 - 748/600 simplified gives 187/150
- So, 56/75 + 4/8 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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