Add 21/15 and 1/75
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 1/75
21/15 + 1/75 is 106/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
21/15 = 21 × 5/15 × 5 = 105/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
1/75 = 1 × 1/75 × 1 = 1/75 - Add the two like fractions:
105/75 + 1/75 = 105 + 1/75 = 106/75 - So, 21/15 + 1/75 = 106/75
In mixed form: 131/75
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