Add 8/10 and 25/75
8/10 + 25/75 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
8/10 = 8 × 15/10 × 15 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 50/150 = 120 + 50/150 = 170/150 - 170/150 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 8/10 + 25/75 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/10+25/75 8/10+50/75 8/20+25/75 24/10+25/75 8/30+25/75 40/10+25/75 8/50+25/75 56/10+25/75 8/70+25/75