Add 75/6 and 2/25
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 2/25
75/6 + 2/25 is 629/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
75/6 = 75 × 25/6 × 25 = 1875/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/150 + 12/150 = 1875 + 12/150 = 1887/150 - 1887/150 simplified gives 629/50
- So, 75/6 + 2/25 = 629/50
In mixed form: 1229/50
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