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Add 54/75 and 6/10

54/75 + 6/10 is 33/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    54/75 = 54 × 2/75 × 2 = 108/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    6/10 = 6 × 15/10 × 15 = 90/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/150 + 90/150 = 108 + 90/150 = 198/150
  5. 198/150 simplified gives 33/25
  6. So, 54/75 + 6/10 = 33/25
    In mixed form: 18/25

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