Add 72/75 and 4/6
72/75 + 4/6 is 122/75.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
144/150 + 100/150 = 144 + 100/150 = 244/150 - 244/150 simplified gives 122/75
- So, 72/75 + 4/6 = 122/75
In mixed form: 147/75
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