Add 1/30 and 12/75
1/30 + 12/75 is 29/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
5/150 + 24/150 = 5 + 24/150 = 29/150 - So, 1/30 + 12/75 = 29/150
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