Add 30/2 and 1/75, Solve 15 0/2 + 1/75 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 1/75

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/75

30/2 + 1/75 is 1126/75.

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,
30/2 = 30 × 75/2 × 75 = 2250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
Add the two like fractions:
2250/150 + 2/150 = 2250 + 2/150 = 2252/150
2252/150 simplified gives 1126/75
So, 30/2 + 1/75 = 1126/75
In mixed form: 151/75

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