Add 15/75 and 2/16
15/75 + 2/16 is 13/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
15/75 = 15 × 16/75 × 16 = 240/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
2/16 = 2 × 75/16 × 75 = 150/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1200 + 150/1200 = 240 + 150/1200 = 390/1200 - 390/1200 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 15/75 + 2/16 = 13/40
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