Add 4/30 and 36/75
4/30 + 36/75 is 46/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
20/150 + 72/150 = 20 + 72/150 = 92/150 - 92/150 simplified gives 46/75
- So, 4/30 + 36/75 = 46/75
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