Add 8/2 and 10/75
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 10/75
8/2 + 10/75 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
8/2 = 8 × 75/2 × 75 = 600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Add the two like fractions:
600/150 + 20/150 = 600 + 20/150 = 620/150 - 620/150 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 8/2 + 10/75 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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