Add 2/75 and 80/30, Solve 2/75 + 2 20/30 as a fraction

Add 2/75 and 80/30

1^st number: 2/75, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

2/75 + 80/30 is 202/75.

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,
80/30 = 80 × 5/30 × 5 = 400/150
Add the two like fractions:
4/150 + 400/150 = 4 + 400/150 = 404/150
404/150 simplified gives 202/75
So, 2/75 + 80/30 = 202/75
In mixed form: 252/75

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