Add 8/75 and 56/60
8/75 + 56/60 is 26/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
32/300 + 280/300 = 32 + 280/300 = 312/300 - 312/300 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 8/75 + 56/60 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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