Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 10/2 and 15/75

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 15/75

10/2 + 15/75 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    10/2 = 10 × 75/2 × 75 = 750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/150 + 30/150 = 750 + 30/150 = 780/150
  5. 780/150 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 10/2 + 15/75 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com