Add 8/75 and 2/60
8/75 + 2/60 is 7/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300 - Add the two like fractions:
32/300 + 10/300 = 32 + 10/300 = 42/300 - 42/300 simplified gives 7/50
- So, 8/75 + 2/60 = 7/50
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