Add 14/6 and 28/75, Solve 2 2/6 + 28/75 as a fraction

Add 14/6 and 28/75

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 28/75

14/6 + 28/75 is 203/75.

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,
14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 56/150 = 350 + 56/150 = 406/150
406/150 simplified gives 203/75
So, 14/6 + 28/75 = 203/75
In mixed form: 253/75

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