Add 49/75 and 12/30
49/75 + 12/30 is 79/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
98/150 + 60/150 = 98 + 60/150 = 158/150 - 158/150 simplified gives 79/75
- So, 49/75 + 12/30 = 79/75
In mixed form: 14/75
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