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Add 8/4 and 5/75

1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 5/75

8/4 + 5/75 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    8/4 = 8 × 75/4 × 75 = 600/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/300 + 20/300 = 600 + 20/300 = 620/300
  5. 620/300 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 8/4 + 5/75 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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