Add 81/4 and 2/75
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 2/75
81/4 + 2/75 is 6083/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
81/4 = 81 × 75/4 × 75 = 6075/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Add the two like fractions:
6075/300 + 8/300 = 6075 + 8/300 = 6083/300 - So, 81/4 + 2/75 = 6083/300
In mixed form: 2083/300
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