Add 10/2 and 3/75
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 3/75
10/2 + 3/75 is 126/25.
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,
10/2 = 10 × 75/2 × 75 = 750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
750/150 + 6/150 = 750 + 6/150 = 756/150 - 756/150 simplified gives 126/25
- So, 10/2 + 3/75 = 126/25
In mixed form: 51/25
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