Add 75/14 and 10/15
1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 10/15
75/14 + 10/15 is 253/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
75/14 = 75 × 15/14 × 15 = 1125/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
10/15 = 10 × 14/15 × 14 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/210 + 140/210 = 1125 + 140/210 = 1265/210 - 1265/210 simplified gives 253/42
- So, 75/14 + 10/15 = 253/42
In mixed form: 61/42
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