Add 21/6 and 6/75
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 6/75
21/6 + 6/75 is 179/50.
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,
21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
525/150 + 12/150 = 525 + 12/150 = 537/150 - 537/150 simplified gives 179/50
- So, 21/6 + 6/75 = 179/50
In mixed form: 329/50
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