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Add 4/30 and 7/75

4/30 + 7/75 is 17/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/150 + 14/150 = 20 + 14/150 = 34/150
  5. 34/150 simplified gives 17/75
  6. So, 4/30 + 7/75 = 17/75

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