Add 15/16 and 5/75
15/16 + 5/75 is 241/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
15/16 = 15 × 75/16 × 75 = 1125/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1200 + 80/1200 = 1125 + 80/1200 = 1205/1200 - 1205/1200 simplified gives 241/240
- So, 15/16 + 5/75 = 241/240
In mixed form: 11/240
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