Add 40/6 and 7/75, Solve 6 4/6 + 7/75 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 7/75

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 7/75

40/6 + 7/75 is 169/25.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
Add the two like fractions:
1000/150 + 14/150 = 1000 + 14/150 = 1014/150
1014/150 simplified gives 169/25
So, 40/6 + 7/75 = 169/25
In mixed form: 619/25

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