Add 15/24 and 5/75
15/24 + 5/75 is 83/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
15/24 = 15 × 25/24 × 25 = 375/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600 - Add the two like fractions:
375/600 + 40/600 = 375 + 40/600 = 415/600 - 415/600 simplified gives 83/120
- So, 15/24 + 5/75 = 83/120
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