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Add 15/2 and 20/75

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 20/75

15/2 + 20/75 is 233/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    15/2 = 15 × 75/2 × 75 = 1125/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/150 + 40/150 = 1125 + 40/150 = 1165/150
  5. 1165/150 simplified gives 233/30
  6. So, 15/2 + 20/75 = 233/30
    In mixed form: 723/30

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