Add 6/4 and 21/75
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 21/75
6/4 + 21/75 is 89/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
21/75 = 21 × 4/75 × 4 = 84/300 - Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 84/300 = 450 + 84/300 = 534/300 - 534/300 simplified gives 89/50
- So, 6/4 + 21/75 = 89/50
In mixed form: 139/50
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