Add 75/7 and 4/8, Solve 10 5/7 + 4/8 as a fraction

Add 75/7 and 4/8

1^st number: 10 5/7, 2^nd number: 4/8

75/7 + 4/8 is 157/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 8 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
75/7 = 75 × 8/7 × 8 = 600/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
4/8 = 4 × 7/8 × 7 = 28/56
Add the two like fractions:
600/56 + 28/56 = 600 + 28/56 = 628/56
628/56 simplified gives 157/14
So, 75/7 + 4/8 = 157/14
In mixed form: 113/14

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