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Add 15/75 and 70/30

1st number: 15/75, 2nd number: 2 10/30

15/75 + 70/30 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/150 + 350/150 = 30 + 350/150 = 380/150
  5. 380/150 simplified gives 38/15
  6. So, 15/75 + 70/30 = 38/15
    In mixed form: 28/15

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