Add 75/30 and 3/12
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 3/12
75/30 + 3/12 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
75/30 = 75 × 2/30 × 2 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 15/60 = 150 + 15/60 = 165/60 - 165/60 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 75/30 + 3/12 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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