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Add 1/75 and 27/30

1/75 + 27/30 is 137/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/150 + 135/150 = 2 + 135/150 = 137/150
  5. So, 1/75 + 27/30 = 137/150

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