Add 30/3 and 50/75
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 50/75
30/3 + 50/75 is 32/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
30/3 = 30 × 25/3 × 25 = 750/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
50/75 = 50 × 1/75 × 1 = 50/75 - Add the two like fractions:
750/75 + 50/75 = 750 + 50/75 = 800/75 - 800/75 simplified gives 32/3
- So, 30/3 + 50/75 = 32/3
In mixed form: 102/3
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