Add 30/75 and 5/10
30/75 + 5/10 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 75/150 = 60 + 75/150 = 135/150 - 135/150 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 30/75 + 5/10 = 9/10
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