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Add 6/75 and 9/6

1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 1 3/6

6/75 + 9/6 is 79/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/150 + 225/150 = 12 + 225/150 = 237/150
  5. 237/150 simplified gives 79/50
  6. So, 6/75 + 9/6 = 79/50
    In mixed form: 129/50

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