Add 15/16 and 9/75
15/16 + 9/75 is 423/400.
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,
9/75 = 9 × 16/75 × 16 = 144/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1200 + 144/1200 = 1125 + 144/1200 = 1269/1200 - 1269/1200 simplified gives 423/400
- So, 15/16 + 9/75 = 423/400
In mixed form: 123/400
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