Add 75/60 and 35/8
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 4 3/8
75/60 + 35/8 is 45/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 525/120 = 150 + 525/120 = 675/120 - 675/120 simplified gives 45/8
- So, 75/60 + 35/8 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8
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