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Add 6/75 and 42/8

1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 5 2/8

6/75 + 42/8 is 533/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    42/8 = 42 × 75/8 × 75 = 3150/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/600 + 3150/600 = 48 + 3150/600 = 3198/600
  5. 3198/600 simplified gives 533/100
  6. So, 6/75 + 42/8 = 533/100
    In mixed form: 533/100

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