Add 4/6 and 21/75
46 + 2175 is 7175.
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,
46 = 4 × 256 × 25 = 100150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2175 = 21 × 275 × 2 = 42150 - Add the two like fractions:
100150 + 42150 = 100 + 42150 = 142150 - 142/150 simplified gives 7175
- So, 4/6 + 21/75 = 71/75
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