Add 15/3 and 14/75
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 14/75
15/3 + 14/75 is 389/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
15/3 = 15 × 25/3 × 25 = 375/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
14/75 = 14 × 1/75 × 1 = 14/75 - Add the two like fractions:
375/75 + 14/75 = 375 + 14/75 = 389/75 - So, 15/3 + 14/75 = 389/75
In mixed form: 514/75
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