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Add 8/75 and 90/15

1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 6 0/15

8/75 + 90/15 is 458/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 15 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    8/75 = 8 × 1/75 × 1 = 8/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    90/15 = 90 × 5/15 × 5 = 450/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/75 + 450/75 = 8 + 450/75 = 458/75
  5. So, 8/75 + 90/15 = 458/75
    In mixed form: 68/75

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