Add 70/75 and 49/8
1st number: 70/75, 2nd number: 6 1/8
70/75 + 49/8 is 847/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
49/8 = 49 × 75/8 × 75 = 3675/600 - Add the two like fractions:
560/600 + 3675/600 = 560 + 3675/600 = 4235/600 - 4235/600 simplified gives 847/120
- So, 70/75 + 49/8 = 847/120
In mixed form: 77/120
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