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Add 80/75 and 2/6

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 2/6

80/75 + 2/6 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    80/75 = 80 × 2/75 × 2 = 160/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/150 + 50/150 = 160 + 50/150 = 210/150
  5. 210/150 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 80/75 + 2/6 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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