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Add 81/6 and 10/75

1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 10/75

81/6 + 10/75 is 409/30.

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,
    81/6 = 81 × 25/6 × 25 = 2025/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/150 + 20/150 = 2025 + 20/150 = 2045/150
  5. 2045/150 simplified gives 409/30
  6. So, 81/6 + 10/75 = 409/30
    In mixed form: 1319/30

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