Add 8/75 and 48/6
1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 8 0/6
8/75 + 48/6 is 608/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
48/6 = 48 × 25/6 × 25 = 1200/150 - Add the two like fractions:
16/150 + 1200/150 = 16 + 1200/150 = 1216/150 - 1216/150 simplified gives 608/75
- So, 8/75 + 48/6 = 608/75
In mixed form: 88/75
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