Add 15/10 and 7/75
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 7/75
15/10 + 7/75 is 239/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
15/10 = 15 × 15/10 × 15 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 14/150 = 225 + 14/150 = 239/150 - So, 15/10 + 7/75 = 239/150
In mixed form: 189/150
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