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Add 21/75 and 1/6

21/75 + 1/6 is 67/150.

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,
    21/75 = 21 × 2/75 × 2 = 42/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/150 + 25/150 = 42 + 25/150 = 67/150
  5. So, 21/75 + 1/6 = 67/150

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