Add 72/6 and 20/75
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 20/75
72/6 + 20/75 is 184/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/150 + 40/150 = 1800 + 40/150 = 1840/150 - 1840/150 simplified gives 184/15
- So, 72/6 + 20/75 = 184/15
In mixed form: 124/15
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