Add 15/6 and 70/75
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 70/75
15/6 + 70/75 is 103/30.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 140/150 = 375 + 140/150 = 515/150 - 515/150 simplified gives 103/30
- So, 15/6 + 70/75 = 103/30
In mixed form: 313/30
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