Add 8/75 and 20/10
1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 2 0/10
8/75 + 20/10 is 158/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
20/10 = 20 × 15/10 × 15 = 300/150 - Add the two like fractions:
16/150 + 300/150 = 16 + 300/150 = 316/150 - 316/150 simplified gives 158/75
- So, 8/75 + 20/10 = 158/75
In mixed form: 28/75
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