Add 2/15 and 8/75
2/15 + 8/75 is 6/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
2/15 = 2 × 5/15 × 5 = 10/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
8/75 = 8 × 1/75 × 1 = 8/75 - Add the two like fractions:
10/75 + 8/75 = 10 + 8/75 = 18/75 - 18/75 simplified gives 6/25
- So, 2/15 + 8/75 = 6/25
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