Add 15/2 and 40/75
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 40/75
15/2 + 40/75 is 241/30.
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,
40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/150 + 80/150 = 1125 + 80/150 = 1205/150 - 1205/150 simplified gives 241/30
- So, 15/2 + 40/75 = 241/30
In mixed form: 81/30
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