Add 2/75 and 8/15
2/75 + 8/15 is 14/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
8/15 = 8 × 5/15 × 5 = 40/75 - Add the two like fractions:
2/75 + 40/75 = 2 + 40/75 = 42/75 - 42/75 simplified gives 14/25
- So, 2/75 + 8/15 = 14/25
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