Add 8/15 and 75/10
1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 7 5/10
8/15 + 75/10 is 241/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
75/10 = 75 × 3/10 × 3 = 225/30 - Add the two like fractions:
16/30 + 225/30 = 16 + 225/30 = 241/30 - So, 8/15 + 75/10 = 241/30
In mixed form: 81/30
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