Add 6/2 and 3/75
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 3/75
6/2 + 3/75 is 76/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
6/2 = 6 × 75/2 × 75 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
450/150 + 6/150 = 450 + 6/150 = 456/150 - 456/150 simplified gives 76/25
- So, 6/2 + 3/75 = 76/25
In mixed form: 31/25
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