Add 30/20 and 8/75
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 8/75
30/20 + 8/75 is 241/150.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 32/300 = 450 + 32/300 = 482/300 - 482/300 simplified gives 241/150
- So, 30/20 + 8/75 = 241/150
In mixed form: 191/150
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