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Add 36/6 and 1/75

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 1/75

36/6 + 1/75 is 451/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/150 + 2/150 = 900 + 2/150 = 902/150
  5. 902/150 simplified gives 451/75
  6. So, 36/6 + 1/75 = 451/75
    In mixed form: 61/75

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