Add 56/75 and 75/30
1st number: 56/75, 2nd number: 2 15/30
56/75 + 75/30 is 487/150.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 2/75 × 2 = 112/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150 - Add the two like fractions:
112/150 + 375/150 = 112 + 375/150 = 487/150 - So, 56/75 + 75/30 = 487/150
In mixed form: 337/150
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