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Add 7/75 and 15/6

1st number: 7/75, 2nd number: 2 3/6

7/75 + 15/6 is 389/150.

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,
    7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/150 + 375/150 = 14 + 375/150 = 389/150
  5. So, 7/75 + 15/6 = 389/150
    In mixed form: 289/150

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