Add 2/6 and 15/75
2/6 + 15/75 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 30/150 = 50 + 30/150 = 80/150 - 80/150 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 2/6 + 15/75 = 8/15
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