Add 6/75 and 63/72
6/75 + 63/72 is 191/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
6/75 = 6 × 24/75 × 24 = 144/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
144/1800 + 1575/1800 = 144 + 1575/1800 = 1719/1800 - 1719/1800 simplified gives 191/200
- So, 6/75 + 63/72 = 191/200
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