Add 15/6 and 5/75
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 5/75
15/6 + 5/75 is 77/30.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 10/150 = 375 + 10/150 = 385/150 - 385/150 simplified gives 77/30
- So, 15/6 + 5/75 = 77/30
In mixed form: 217/30
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