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Add 60/30 and 32/75

1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 32/75

60/30 + 32/75 is 182/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    32/75 = 32 × 2/75 × 2 = 64/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/150 + 64/150 = 300 + 64/150 = 364/150
  5. 364/150 simplified gives 182/75
  6. So, 60/30 + 32/75 = 182/75
    In mixed form: 232/75

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