Add 6/8 and 5/75
6/8 + 5/75 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/8 = 6 × 75/8 × 75 = 450/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600 - Add the two like fractions:
450/600 + 40/600 = 450 + 40/600 = 490/600 - 490/600 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 6/8 + 5/75 = 49/60
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