Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 8/75 and 42/56

8/75 + 42/56 is 257/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    8/75 = 8 × 56/75 × 56 = 448/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    42/56 = 42 × 75/56 × 75 = 3150/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/4200 + 3150/4200 = 448 + 3150/4200 = 3598/4200
  5. 3598/4200 simplified gives 257/300
  6. So, 8/75 + 42/56 = 257/300

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com