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Add 8/75 and 49/60

8/75 + 49/60 is 277/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    49/60 = 49 × 5/60 × 5 = 245/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/300 + 245/300 = 32 + 245/300 = 277/300
  5. So, 8/75 + 49/60 = 277/300

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