Add 30/4 and 5/75
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 5/75
30/4 + 5/75 is 227/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
30/4 = 30 × 75/4 × 75 = 2250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/300 + 20/300 = 2250 + 20/300 = 2270/300 - 2270/300 simplified gives 227/30
- So, 30/4 + 5/75 = 227/30
In mixed form: 717/30
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