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Add 8/60 and 2/75

8/60 + 2/75 is 4/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/300 + 8/300 = 40 + 8/300 = 48/300
  5. 48/300 simplified gives 4/25
  6. So, 8/60 + 2/75 = 4/25

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