Add 60/9 and 8/75
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 8/75
60/9 + 8/75 is 508/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
60/9 = 60 × 25/9 × 25 = 1500/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
8/75 = 8 × 3/75 × 3 = 24/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/225 + 24/225 = 1500 + 24/225 = 1524/225 - 1524/225 simplified gives 508/75
- So, 60/9 + 8/75 = 508/75
In mixed form: 658/75
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