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Add 2/75 and 7/6

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

2/75 + 7/6 is 179/150.

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,
    2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/150 + 175/150 = 4 + 175/150 = 179/150
  5. So, 2/75 + 7/6 = 179/150
    In mixed form: 129/150

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