Add 1/75 and 8/6, Solve 1/75 + 1 2/6 as a fraction

Add 1/75 and 8/6

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

1/75 + 8/6 is 101/75.

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,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
Add the two like fractions:
2/150 + 200/150 = 2 + 200/150 = 202/150
202/150 simplified gives 101/75
So, 1/75 + 8/6 = 101/75
In mixed form: 126/75

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