Add 5/75 and 25/6, Solve 5/75 + 4 1/6 as a fraction

Add 5/75 and 25/6

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

5/75 + 25/6 is 127/30.

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,
25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150
Add the two like fractions:
10/150 + 625/150 = 10 + 625/150 = 635/150
635/150 simplified gives 127/30
So, 5/75 + 25/6 = 127/30
In mixed form: 47/30

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