Add 63/8 and 2/75, Solve 7 7/8 + 2/75 as a fraction

Add 63/8 and 2/75

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

63/8 + 2/75 is 4741/600.

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,
63/8 = 63 × 75/8 × 75 = 4725/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600
Add the two like fractions:
4725/600 + 16/600 = 4725 + 16/600 = 4741/600
So, 63/8 + 2/75 = 4741/600
In mixed form: 7541/600

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