Add 60/75 and 16/6
1st number: 60/75, 2nd number: 2 4/6
60/75 + 16/6 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 400/150 = 120 + 400/150 = 520/150 - 520/150 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 60/75 + 16/6 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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