Add 15/75 and 4/8
15/75 + 4/8 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
15/75 = 15 × 8/75 × 8 = 120/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
4/8 = 4 × 75/8 × 75 = 300/600 - Add the two like fractions:
120/600 + 300/600 = 120 + 300/600 = 420/600 - 420/600 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 15/75 + 4/8 = 7/10
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