Add 10/30 and 50/75
10/30 + 50/75 is 1/1.
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,
10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 100/150 = 50 + 100/150 = 150/150 - 150/150 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 10/30 + 50/75 = 1/1
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