Add 30/36 and 27/75
30/36 + 27/75 is 179/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
27/75 = 27 × 12/75 × 12 = 324/900 - Add the two like fractions:
750/900 + 324/900 = 750 + 324/900 = 1074/900 - 1074/900 simplified gives 179/150
- So, 30/36 + 27/75 = 179/150
In mixed form: 129/150
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