Add 2/10 and 27/75
2/10 + 27/75 is 14/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
2/10 = 2 × 15/10 × 15 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 54/150 = 30 + 54/150 = 84/150 - 84/150 simplified gives 14/25
- So, 2/10 + 27/75 = 14/25
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