Add 30/75 and 60/18, Solve 30/75 + 3 6/18 as a fraction

Add 30/75 and 60/18

1^st number: 30/75, 2^nd number: 3 6/18

30/75 + 60/18 is 56/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
30/75 = 30 × 6/75 × 6 = 180/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
60/18 = 60 × 25/18 × 25 = 1500/450
Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 1500/450 = 180 + 1500/450 = 1680/450
1680/450 simplified gives 56/15
So, 30/75 + 60/18 = 56/15
In mixed form: 311/15

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