Add 6/2 and 30/75
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 30/75
6/2 + 30/75 is 17/5.
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,
6/2 = 6 × 75/2 × 75 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
450/150 + 60/150 = 450 + 60/150 = 510/150 - 510/150 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 6/2 + 30/75 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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