Add 20/10 and 30/75
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 30/75
20/10 + 30/75 is 12/5.
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,
20/10 = 20 × 15/10 × 15 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 60/150 = 300 + 60/150 = 360/150 - 360/150 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 20/10 + 30/75 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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