Add 15/75 and 2/4
15/75 + 2/4 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300 - Add the two like fractions:
60/300 + 150/300 = 60 + 150/300 = 210/300 - 210/300 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 15/75 + 2/4 = 7/10
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