Add 75/20 and 30/48
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 30/48
75/20 + 30/48 is 35/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
75/20 = 75 × 12/20 × 12 = 900/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
900/240 + 150/240 = 900 + 150/240 = 1050/240 - 1050/240 simplified gives 35/8
- So, 75/20 + 30/48 = 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8
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