Add 8/6 and 5/75
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 5/75
8/6 + 5/75 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 10/150 = 200 + 10/150 = 210/150 - 210/150 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 8/6 + 5/75 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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