Add 4/2 and 5/75
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 5/75
4/2 + 5/75 is 31/15.
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,
4/2 = 4 × 75/2 × 75 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 10/150 = 300 + 10/150 = 310/150 - 310/150 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 4/2 + 5/75 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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