Add 2/10 and 8/75
2/10 + 8/75 is 23/75.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 16/150 = 30 + 16/150 = 46/150 - 46/150 simplified gives 23/75
- So, 2/10 + 8/75 = 23/75
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