Add 75/30 and 2/9
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 2/9
75/30 + 2/9 is 49/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
75/30 = 75 × 3/30 × 3 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 20/90 = 225 + 20/90 = 245/90 - 245/90 simplified gives 49/18
- So, 75/30 + 2/9 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18
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