Add 28/75 and 8/30
28/75 + 8/30 is 16/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
56/150 + 40/150 = 56 + 40/150 = 96/150 - 96/150 simplified gives 16/25
- So, 28/75 + 8/30 = 16/25
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