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Add 4/75 and 90/30

1st number: 4/75, 2nd number: 3 0/30

4/75 + 90/30 is 229/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    90/30 = 90 × 5/30 × 5 = 450/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/150 + 450/150 = 8 + 450/150 = 458/150
  5. 458/150 simplified gives 229/75
  6. So, 4/75 + 90/30 = 229/75
    In mixed form: 34/75

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