Add 20/2 and 30/75
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 30/75
20/2 + 30/75 is 52/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
20/2 = 20 × 75/2 × 75 = 1500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/150 + 60/150 = 1500 + 60/150 = 1560/150 - 1560/150 simplified gives 52/5
- So, 20/2 + 30/75 = 52/5
In mixed form: 102/5
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