Add 56/8 and 9/75, Solve 7 0/8 + 9/75 as a fraction

Add 56/8 and 9/75

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 9/75

56/8 + 9/75 is 178/25.

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,
56/8 = 56 × 75/8 × 75 = 4200/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600
Add the two like fractions:
4200/600 + 72/600 = 4200 + 72/600 = 4272/600
4272/600 simplified gives 178/25
So, 56/8 + 9/75 = 178/25
In mixed form: 73/25

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