Add 80/2 and 70/75
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 70/75
80/2 + 70/75 is 614/15.
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,
80/2 = 80 × 75/2 × 75 = 6000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6000/150 + 140/150 = 6000 + 140/150 = 6140/150 - 6140/150 simplified gives 614/15
- So, 80/2 + 70/75 = 614/15
In mixed form: 4014/15
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