Add 50/75 and 4/30
50/75 + 4/30 is 4/5.
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,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 20/150 = 100 + 20/150 = 120/150 - 120/150 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 50/75 + 4/30 = 4/5
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