Add 30/9 and 70/75
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 70/75
30/9 + 70/75 is 64/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
30/9 = 30 × 25/9 × 25 = 750/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
70/75 = 70 × 3/75 × 3 = 210/225 - Add the two like fractions:
750/225 + 210/225 = 750 + 210/225 = 960/225 - 960/225 simplified gives 64/15
- So, 30/9 + 70/75 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15
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