Add 8/2 and 28/75, Solve 4 0/2 + 28/75 as a fraction

Add 8/2 and 28/75

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 28/75

8/2 + 28/75 is 328/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
8/2 = 8 × 75/2 × 75 = 600/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
Add the two like fractions:
600/150 + 56/150 = 600 + 56/150 = 656/150
656/150 simplified gives 328/75
So, 8/2 + 28/75 = 328/75
In mixed form: 428/75

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