Add 15/60 and 10/75
15/60 + 10/75 is 23/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300 - Add the two like fractions:
75/300 + 40/300 = 75 + 40/300 = 115/300 - 115/300 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 15/60 + 10/75 = 23/60
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