Add 60/4 and 8/75, Solve 15 0/4 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 60/4 and 8/75

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 8/75

60/4 + 8/75 is 1133/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
60/4 = 60 × 75/4 × 75 = 4500/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
Add the two like fractions:
4500/300 + 32/300 = 4500 + 32/300 = 4532/300
4532/300 simplified gives 1133/75
So, 60/4 + 8/75 = 1133/75
In mixed form: 158/75

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