Add 2/3 and 81/75
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 6/75
2/3 + 81/75 is 131/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
2/3 = 2 × 25/3 × 25 = 50/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
81/75 = 81 × 1/75 × 1 = 81/75 - Add the two like fractions:
50/75 + 81/75 = 50 + 81/75 = 131/75 - So, 2/3 + 81/75 = 131/75
In mixed form: 156/75
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