Add 75/30 and 50/40
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 1 10/40
75/30 + 50/40 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
75/30 = 75 × 4/30 × 4 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 150/120 = 300 + 150/120 = 450/120 - 450/120 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 75/30 + 50/40 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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