Add 30/15 and 49/75
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 49/75
30/15 + 49/75 is 199/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
30/15 = 30 × 5/15 × 5 = 150/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
49/75 = 49 × 1/75 × 1 = 49/75 - Add the two like fractions:
150/75 + 49/75 = 150 + 49/75 = 199/75 - So, 30/15 + 49/75 = 199/75
In mixed form: 249/75
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