Add 8/75 and 56/10, Solve 8/75 + 5 6/10 as a fraction

Add 8/75 and 56/10

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

8/75 + 56/10 is 428/75.

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,
56/10 = 56 × 15/10 × 15 = 840/150
Add the two like fractions:
16/150 + 840/150 = 16 + 840/150 = 856/150
856/150 simplified gives 428/75
So, 8/75 + 56/10 = 428/75
In mixed form: 553/75

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