Add 75/30 and 20/50
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 20/50
75/30 + 20/50 is 29/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 60/150 = 375 + 60/150 = 435/150 - 435/150 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 75/30 + 20/50 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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