Add 5/75 and 1/6
5/75 + 1/6 is 7/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Add the two like fractions:
10/150 + 25/150 = 10 + 25/150 = 35/150 - 35/150 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 5/75 + 1/6 = 7/30
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