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Add 80/6 and 14/75

1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 14/75

80/6 + 14/75 is 338/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    80/6 = 80 × 25/6 × 25 = 2000/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/150 + 28/150 = 2000 + 28/150 = 2028/150
  5. 2028/150 simplified gives 338/25
  6. So, 80/6 + 14/75 = 338/25
    In mixed form: 1313/25

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