Add 15/2 and 27/75
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 27/75
15/2 + 27/75 is 393/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
15/2 = 15 × 75/2 × 75 = 1125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/150 + 54/150 = 1125 + 54/150 = 1179/150 - 1179/150 simplified gives 393/50
- So, 15/2 + 27/75 = 393/50
In mixed form: 743/50
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