Add 15/75 and 3/6
15/75 + 3/6 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 75/150 = 30 + 75/150 = 105/150 - 105/150 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 15/75 + 3/6 = 7/10
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