Add 72/75 and 2/6
72/75 + 2/6 is 97/75.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
144/150 + 50/150 = 144 + 50/150 = 194/150 - 194/150 simplified gives 97/75
- So, 72/75 + 2/6 = 97/75
In mixed form: 122/75
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