Add 16/75 and 2/30
16/75 + 2/30 is 7/25.
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,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Add the two like fractions:
32/150 + 10/150 = 32 + 10/150 = 42/150 - 42/150 simplified gives 7/25
- So, 16/75 + 2/30 = 7/25
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