Add 14/30 and 2/75
14/30 + 2/75 is 37/75.
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,
14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Add the two like fractions:
70/150 + 4/150 = 70 + 4/150 = 74/150 - 74/150 simplified gives 37/75
- So, 14/30 + 2/75 = 37/75
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