Add 6/75 and 9/16
6/75 + 9/16 is 257/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
6/75 = 6 × 16/75 × 16 = 96/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
9/16 = 9 × 75/16 × 75 = 675/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1200 + 675/1200 = 96 + 675/1200 = 771/1200 - 771/1200 simplified gives 257/400
- So, 6/75 + 9/16 = 257/400
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