Add 8/15 and 14/75
8/15 + 14/75 is 18/25.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 5/15 × 5 = 40/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
14/75 = 14 × 1/75 × 1 = 14/75 - Add the two like fractions:
40/75 + 14/75 = 40 + 14/75 = 54/75 - 54/75 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 8/15 + 14/75 = 18/25
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