Add 2/75 and 27/15
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 12/15
2/75 + 27/15 is 137/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
27/15 = 27 × 5/15 × 5 = 135/75 - Add the two like fractions:
2/75 + 135/75 = 2 + 135/75 = 137/75 - So, 2/75 + 27/15 = 137/75
In mixed form: 162/75
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