Add 2/30 and 75/20
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 3 15/20
2/30 + 75/20 is 229/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
75/20 = 75 × 3/20 × 3 = 225/60 - Add the two like fractions:
4/60 + 225/60 = 4 + 225/60 = 229/60 - So, 2/30 + 75/20 = 229/60
In mixed form: 349/60
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