Add 5/75 and 2/30
5/75 + 2/30 is 2/15.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Add the two like fractions:
10/150 + 10/150 = 10 + 10/150 = 20/150 - 20/150 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 5/75 + 2/30 = 2/15
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