Add 8/75 and 72/6
1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 12 0/6
8/75 + 72/6 is 908/75.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150 - Add the two like fractions:
16/150 + 1800/150 = 16 + 1800/150 = 1816/150 - 1816/150 simplified gives 908/75
- So, 8/75 + 72/6 = 908/75
In mixed form: 128/75
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