Add 2/9 and 15/75
2/9 + 15/75 is 19/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
15/75 = 15 × 3/75 × 3 = 45/225 - Add the two like fractions:
50/225 + 45/225 = 50 + 45/225 = 95/225 - 95/225 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 2/9 + 15/75 = 19/45
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