Add 54/2 and 15/75
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 15/75
54/2 + 15/75 is 136/5.
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,
54/2 = 54 × 75/2 × 75 = 4050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/150 + 30/150 = 4050 + 30/150 = 4080/150 - 4080/150 simplified gives 136/5
- So, 54/2 + 15/75 = 136/5
In mixed form: 271/5
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