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Add 45/6 and 28/75

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 28/75

45/6 + 28/75 is 1181/150.

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,
    45/6 = 45 × 25/6 × 25 = 1125/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/150 + 56/150 = 1125 + 56/150 = 1181/150
  5. So, 45/6 + 28/75 = 1181/150
    In mixed form: 7131/150

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