Add 45/30 and 72/75
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 72/75
45/30 + 72/75 is 123/50.
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,
45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 144/150 = 225 + 144/150 = 369/150 - 369/150 simplified gives 123/50
- So, 45/30 + 72/75 = 123/50
In mixed form: 223/50
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