Add 60/30 and 72/75
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 72/75
60/30 + 72/75 is 74/25.
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,
60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 144/150 = 300 + 144/150 = 444/150 - 444/150 simplified gives 74/25
- So, 60/30 + 72/75 = 74/25
In mixed form: 224/25
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