Add 2/10 and 9/75
2/10 + 9/75 is 8/25.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 15/10 × 15 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 18/150 = 30 + 18/150 = 48/150 - 48/150 simplified gives 8/25
- So, 2/10 + 9/75 = 8/25
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