Add 30/12 and 5/75
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 5/75
30/12 + 5/75 is 77/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Add the two like fractions:
750/300 + 20/300 = 750 + 20/300 = 770/300 - 770/300 simplified gives 77/30
- So, 30/12 + 5/75 = 77/30
In mixed form: 217/30
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