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Add 14/75 and 2/6

14/75 + 2/6 is 13/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/150 + 50/150 = 28 + 50/150 = 78/150
  5. 78/150 simplified gives 13/25
  6. So, 14/75 + 2/6 = 13/25

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