Add 5/75 and 6/10
5/75 + 6/10 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 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 10 × 15 = 150,
6/10 = 6 × 15/10 × 15 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
10/150 + 90/150 = 10 + 90/150 = 100/150 - 100/150 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 5/75 + 6/10 = 2/3
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