Add 6/32 and 72/75
6/32 + 72/75 is 459/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
6/32 = 6 × 75/32 × 75 = 450/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
72/75 = 72 × 32/75 × 32 = 2304/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
450/2400 + 2304/2400 = 450 + 2304/2400 = 2754/2400 - 2754/2400 simplified gives 459/400
- So, 6/32 + 72/75 = 459/400
In mixed form: 159/400
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