Add 5/6 and 40/75
5/6 + 40/75 is 41/30.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
125/150 + 80/150 = 125 + 80/150 = 205/150 - 205/150 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 5/6 + 40/75 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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