Add 75/15 and 6/8
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 6/8
75/15 + 6/8 is 23/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
75/15 = 75 × 8/15 × 8 = 600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
600/120 + 90/120 = 600 + 90/120 = 690/120 - 690/120 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 75/15 + 6/8 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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