Add 75/40 and 14/75
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 14/75
75/40 + 14/75 is 1237/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
75/40 = 75 × 15/40 × 15 = 1125/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
14/75 = 14 × 8/75 × 8 = 112/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/600 + 112/600 = 1125 + 112/600 = 1237/600 - So, 75/40 + 14/75 = 1237/600
In mixed form: 237/600
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