Add 60/15 and 2/75
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 2/75
60/15 + 2/75 is 302/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
60/15 = 60 × 5/15 × 5 = 300/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75 - Add the two like fractions:
300/75 + 2/75 = 300 + 2/75 = 302/75 - So, 60/15 + 2/75 = 302/75
In mixed form: 42/75
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