Add 10/30 and 60/75
10/30 + 60/75 is 17/15.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 120/150 = 50 + 120/150 = 170/150 - 170/150 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 10/30 + 60/75 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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