Add 96/75 and 10/6, Solve 1 21/75 + 1 4/6 as a fraction

Add 96/75 and 10/6

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

96/75 + 10/6 is 221/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
96/75 = 96 × 2/75 × 2 = 192/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
Add the two like fractions:
192/150 + 250/150 = 192 + 250/150 = 442/150
442/150 simplified gives 221/75
So, 96/75 + 10/6 = 221/75
In mixed form: 271/75

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