Add 75/30 and 18/35
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 18/35
75/30 + 18/35 is 211/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
75/30 = 75 × 7/30 × 7 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210 - Add the two like fractions:
525/210 + 108/210 = 525 + 108/210 = 633/210 - 633/210 simplified gives 211/70
- So, 75/30 + 18/35 = 211/70
In mixed form: 31/70
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