Add 70/8 and 2/75
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 2/75
70/8 + 2/75 is 2633/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
70/8 = 70 × 75/8 × 75 = 5250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600 - Add the two like fractions:
5250/600 + 16/600 = 5250 + 16/600 = 5266/600 - 5266/600 simplified gives 2633/300
- So, 70/8 + 2/75 = 2633/300
In mixed form: 8233/300
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