Add 49/6 and 20/75
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 20/75
49/6 + 20/75 is 253/30.
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,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/150 + 40/150 = 1225 + 40/150 = 1265/150 - 1265/150 simplified gives 253/30
- So, 49/6 + 20/75 = 253/30
In mixed form: 813/30
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