Add 56/6 and 2/75
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 2/75
56/6 + 2/75 is 234/25.
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,
56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/150 + 4/150 = 1400 + 4/150 = 1404/150 - 1404/150 simplified gives 234/25
- So, 56/6 + 2/75 = 234/25
In mixed form: 99/25
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