Add 5/30 and 50/75
5/30 + 50/75 is 5/6.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
25/150 + 100/150 = 25 + 100/150 = 125/150 - 125/150 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 5/30 + 50/75 = 5/6
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