Add 75/6 and 16/20
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 16/20
75/6 + 16/20 is 133/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
75/6 = 75 × 10/6 × 10 = 750/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
750/60 + 48/60 = 750 + 48/60 = 798/60 - 798/60 simplified gives 133/10
- So, 75/6 + 16/20 = 133/10
In mixed form: 133/10
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