Add 70/8 and 42/75
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 42/75
70/8 + 42/75 is 931/100.
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,
42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600 - Add the two like fractions:
5250/600 + 336/600 = 5250 + 336/600 = 5586/600 - 5586/600 simplified gives 931/100
- So, 70/8 + 42/75 = 931/100
In mixed form: 931/100
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