Add 30/36 and 75/10
1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 7 5/10
30/36 + 75/10 is 25/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
75/10 = 75 × 18/10 × 18 = 1350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 1350/180 = 150 + 1350/180 = 1500/180 - 1500/180 simplified gives 25/3
- So, 30/36 + 75/10 = 25/3
In mixed form: 81/3
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