Add 75/5 and 5/6
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 5/6
75/5 + 5/6 is 95/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
75/5 = 75 × 6/5 × 6 = 450/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Add the two like fractions:
450/30 + 25/30 = 450 + 25/30 = 475/30 - 475/30 simplified gives 95/6
- So, 75/5 + 5/6 = 95/6
In mixed form: 155/6
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