Add 6/4 and 2/75, Solve 1 2/4 + 2/75 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 2/75

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 2/75

6/4 + 2/75 is 229/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 8/300 = 450 + 8/300 = 458/300
458/300 simplified gives 229/150
So, 6/4 + 2/75 = 229/150
In mixed form: 179/150

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad