Add 8/4 and 1/75, Solve 2 0/4 + 1/75 as a fraction

Add 8/4 and 1/75

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

8/4 + 1/75 is 151/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
8/4 = 8 × 75/4 × 75 = 600/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 4/300 = 600 + 4/300 = 604/300
604/300 simplified gives 151/75
So, 8/4 + 1/75 = 151/75
In mixed form: 21/75

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