Add 3/2 and 25/75
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 25/75
3/2 + 25/75 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
3/2 = 3 × 75/2 × 75 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 50/150 = 225 + 50/150 = 275/150 - 275/150 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 3/2 + 25/75 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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