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Add 75/2 and 20/30

1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 20/30

75/2 + 20/30 is 229/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    75/2 = 75 × 15/2 × 15 = 1125/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    20/30 = 20 × 1/30 × 1 = 20/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/30 + 20/30 = 1125 + 20/30 = 1145/30
  5. 1145/30 simplified gives 229/6
  6. So, 75/2 + 20/30 = 229/6
    In mixed form: 381/6

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