Add 2/30 and 1/75
2/30 + 1/75 is 2/25.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Add the two like fractions:
10/150 + 2/150 = 10 + 2/150 = 12/150 - 12/150 simplified gives 2/25
- So, 2/30 + 1/75 = 2/25
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