Add 15/75 and 10/6
1st number: 15/75, 2nd number: 1 4/6
15/75 + 10/6 is 28/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 250/150 = 30 + 250/150 = 280/150 - 280/150 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 15/75 + 10/6 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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