Add 12/30 and 1/75
12/30 + 1/75 is 31/75.
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,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 2/150 = 60 + 2/150 = 62/150 - 62/150 simplified gives 31/75
- So, 12/30 + 1/75 = 31/75
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