Add 75/10 and 50/80
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 50/80
75/10 + 50/80 is 65/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
75/10 = 75 × 8/10 × 8 = 600/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Add the two like fractions:
600/80 + 50/80 = 600 + 50/80 = 650/80 - 650/80 simplified gives 65/8
- So, 75/10 + 50/80 = 65/8
In mixed form: 81/8
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