Add 15/10 and 2/75
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 2/75
15/10 + 2/75 is 229/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
15/10 = 15 × 15/10 × 15 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 4/150 = 225 + 4/150 = 229/150 - So, 15/10 + 2/75 = 229/150
In mixed form: 179/150
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