Add 3/75 and 70/30
1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 2 10/30
3/75 + 70/30 is 178/75.
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,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6/150 + 350/150 = 6 + 350/150 = 356/150 - 356/150 simplified gives 178/75
- So, 3/75 + 70/30 = 178/75
In mixed form: 228/75
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