Add 18/10 and 30/75
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 30/75
18/10 + 30/75 is 11/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
18/10 = 18 × 15/10 × 15 = 270/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
270/150 + 60/150 = 270 + 60/150 = 330/150 - 330/150 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 18/10 + 30/75 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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