Add 30/75 and 5/30
30/75 + 5/30 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 25/150 = 60 + 25/150 = 85/150 - 85/150 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 30/75 + 5/30 = 17/30
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