Add 10/6 and 21/75
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 21/75
10/6 + 21/75 is 146/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
21/75 = 21 × 2/75 × 2 = 42/150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 42/150 = 250 + 42/150 = 292/150 - 292/150 simplified gives 146/75
- So, 10/6 + 21/75 = 146/75
In mixed form: 171/75
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