Add 48/75 and 5/6
48/75 + 5/6 is 221/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
48/75 = 48 × 2/75 × 2 = 96/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Add the two like fractions:
96/150 + 125/150 = 96 + 125/150 = 221/150 - So, 48/75 + 5/6 = 221/150
In mixed form: 171/150
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