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Add 30/2 and 90/75

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

30/2 + 90/75 is 81/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    30/2 = 30 × 75/2 × 75 = 2250/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    90/75 = 90 × 2/75 × 2 = 180/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/150 + 180/150 = 2250 + 180/150 = 2430/150
  5. 2430/150 simplified gives 81/5
  6. So, 30/2 + 90/75 = 81/5
    In mixed form: 161/5

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