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Add 7/75 and 54/30

1st number: 7/75, 2nd number: 1 24/30

7/75 + 54/30 is 142/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    54/30 = 54 × 5/30 × 5 = 270/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/150 + 270/150 = 14 + 270/150 = 284/150
  5. 284/150 simplified gives 142/75
  6. So, 7/75 + 54/30 = 142/75
    In mixed form: 167/75

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