Add 7/75 and 8/60
7/75 + 8/60 is 17/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300 - Add the two like fractions:
28/300 + 40/300 = 28 + 40/300 = 68/300 - 68/300 simplified gives 17/75
- So, 7/75 + 8/60 = 17/75
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