Add 30/75 and 20/35
30/75 + 20/35 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
30/75 = 30 × 7/75 × 7 = 210/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
20/35 = 20 × 15/35 × 15 = 300/525 - Add the two like fractions:
210/525 + 300/525 = 210 + 300/525 = 510/525 - 510/525 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 30/75 + 20/35 = 34/35
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