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Add 80/75 and 84/6

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 14 0/6

80/75 + 84/6 is 226/15.

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,
    84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/150 + 2100/150 = 160 + 2100/150 = 2260/150
  5. 2260/150 simplified gives 226/15
  6. So, 80/75 + 84/6 = 226/15
    In mixed form: 151/15

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