Add 81/2 and 15/75
1st number: 40 1/2, 2nd number: 15/75
81/2 + 15/75 is 407/10.
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,
81/2 = 81 × 75/2 × 75 = 6075/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6075/150 + 30/150 = 6075 + 30/150 = 6105/150 - 6105/150 simplified gives 407/10
- So, 81/2 + 15/75 = 407/10
In mixed form: 407/10
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