Add 75/30 and 9/10
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 9/10
75/30 + 9/10 is 17/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
75/30 = 75 × 1/30 × 1 = 75/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
9/10 = 9 × 3/10 × 3 = 27/30 - Add the two like fractions:
75/30 + 27/30 = 75 + 27/30 = 102/30 - 102/30 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 75/30 + 9/10 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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