Add 81/8 and 56/75
1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 56/75
81/8 + 56/75 is 6523/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
81/8 = 81 × 75/8 × 75 = 6075/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
56/75 = 56 × 8/75 × 8 = 448/600 - Add the two like fractions:
6075/600 + 448/600 = 6075 + 448/600 = 6523/600 - So, 81/8 + 56/75 = 6523/600
In mixed form: 10523/600
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