Add 15/6 and 35/75
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 35/75
15/6 + 35/75 is 89/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 70/150 = 375 + 70/150 = 445/150 - 445/150 simplified gives 89/30
- So, 15/6 + 35/75 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30
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