Add 98/8 and 40/75
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 40/75
98/8 + 40/75 is 767/60.
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,
98/8 = 98 × 75/8 × 75 = 7350/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
40/75 = 40 × 8/75 × 8 = 320/600 - Add the two like fractions:
7350/600 + 320/600 = 7350 + 320/600 = 7670/600 - 7670/600 simplified gives 767/60
- So, 98/8 + 40/75 = 767/60
In mixed form: 1247/60
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