Add 30/20 and 7/75
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 7/75
30/20 + 7/75 is 239/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
30/20 = 30 × 15/20 × 15 = 450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300 - Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 28/300 = 450 + 28/300 = 478/300 - 478/300 simplified gives 239/150
- So, 30/20 + 7/75 = 239/150
In mixed form: 189/150
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