Add 2/75 and 36/30
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 6/30
2/75 + 36/30 is 92/75.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4/150 + 180/150 = 4 + 180/150 = 184/150 - 184/150 simplified gives 92/75
- So, 2/75 + 36/30 = 92/75
In mixed form: 117/75
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