Add 3/75 and 16/30
3/75 + 16/30 is 43/75.
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,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6/150 + 80/150 = 6 + 80/150 = 86/150 - 86/150 simplified gives 43/75
- So, 3/75 + 16/30 = 43/75
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