Add 14/6 and 15/75
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 15/75
14/6 + 15/75 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 30/150 = 350 + 30/150 = 380/150 - 380/150 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 14/6 + 15/75 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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