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Add 8/2 and 27/75

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 27/75

8/2 + 27/75 is 109/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    8/2 = 8 × 75/2 × 75 = 600/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/150 + 54/150 = 600 + 54/150 = 654/150
  5. 654/150 simplified gives 109/25
  6. So, 8/2 + 27/75 = 109/25
    In mixed form: 49/25

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