Add 32/75 and 40/6, Solve 32/75 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 32/75 and 40/6

1^st number: 32/75, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

32/75 + 40/6 is 532/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
32/75 = 32 × 2/75 × 2 = 64/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
Add the two like fractions:
64/150 + 1000/150 = 64 + 1000/150 = 1064/150
1064/150 simplified gives 532/75
So, 32/75 + 40/6 = 532/75
In mixed form: 77/75

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