Add 75/36 and 1/30
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 1/30
75/36 + 1/30 is 127/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 6/180 = 375 + 6/180 = 381/180 - 381/180 simplified gives 127/60
- So, 75/36 + 1/30 = 127/60
In mixed form: 27/60
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