Add 4/2 and 70/75
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 70/75
4/2 + 70/75 is 44/15.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 140/150 = 300 + 140/150 = 440/150 - 440/150 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 4/2 + 70/75 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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