Add 5/10 and 15/75
5/10 + 15/75 is 7/10.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
75/150 + 30/150 = 75 + 30/150 = 105/150 - 105/150 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 5/10 + 15/75 = 7/10
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