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Add 84/75 and 28/6

1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 4 4/6

84/75 + 28/6 is 434/75.

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,
    84/75 = 84 × 2/75 × 2 = 168/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/150 + 700/150 = 168 + 700/150 = 868/150
  5. 868/150 simplified gives 434/75
  6. So, 84/75 + 28/6 = 434/75
    In mixed form: 559/75

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