Add 1/2 and 15/75
1/2 + 15/75 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
1/2 = 1 × 75/2 × 75 = 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, 1/2 + 15/75 = 7/10
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