Add 8/75 and 42/32
1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 1 10/32
8/75 + 42/32 is 1703/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
8/75 = 8 × 32/75 × 32 = 256/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
42/32 = 42 × 75/32 × 75 = 3150/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
256/2400 + 3150/2400 = 256 + 3150/2400 = 3406/2400 - 3406/2400 simplified gives 1703/1200
- So, 8/75 + 42/32 = 1703/1200
In mixed form: 1503/1200
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