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Add 63/8 and 6/75

1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 6/75

63/8 + 6/75 is 1591/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    63/8 = 63 × 75/8 × 75 = 4725/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4725/600 + 48/600 = 4725 + 48/600 = 4773/600
  5. 4773/600 simplified gives 1591/200
  6. So, 63/8 + 6/75 = 1591/200
    In mixed form: 7191/200

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