Add 75/30 and 60/75, Solve 2 15/30 + 60/75 as a fraction

Add 75/30 and 60/75

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 60/75

75/30 + 60/75 is 33/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150
Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 120/150 = 375 + 120/150 = 495/150
495/150 simplified gives 33/10
So, 75/30 + 60/75 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10

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