Add 30/15 and 7/75
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 7/75
30/15 + 7/75 is 157/75.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 1/75 × 1 = 7/75 - Add the two like fractions:
150/75 + 7/75 = 150 + 7/75 = 157/75 - So, 30/15 + 7/75 = 157/75
In mixed form: 27/75
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