Add 5/75 and 12/10
1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 1 2/10
5/75 + 12/10 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
12/10 = 12 × 15/10 × 15 = 180/150 - Add the two like fractions:
10/150 + 180/150 = 10 + 180/150 = 190/150 - 190/150 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 5/75 + 12/10 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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