Add 14/30 and 7/75
14/30 + 7/75 is 14/25.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Add the two like fractions:
70/150 + 14/150 = 70 + 14/150 = 84/150 - 84/150 simplified gives 14/25
- So, 14/30 + 7/75 = 14/25
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