Add 8/4 and 18/75, Solve 2 0/4 + 18/75 as a fraction

Add 8/4 and 18/75

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 18/75

8/4 + 18/75 is 56/25.

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,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300
Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 72/300 = 600 + 72/300 = 672/300
672/300 simplified gives 56/25
So, 8/4 + 18/75 = 56/25
In mixed form: 26/25

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