Add 15/75 and 7/30
15/75 + 7/30 is 13/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 35/150 = 30 + 35/150 = 65/150 - 65/150 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 15/75 + 7/30 = 13/30
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