Add 3/4 and 15/75
3/4 + 15/75 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
225/300 + 60/300 = 225 + 60/300 = 285/300 - 285/300 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 3/4 + 15/75 = 19/20
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