Add 75/4 and 16/30
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 16/30
75/4 + 16/30 is 1157/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
75/4 = 75 × 15/4 × 15 = 1125/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/60 + 32/60 = 1125 + 32/60 = 1157/60 - So, 75/4 + 16/30 = 1157/60
In mixed form: 1917/60
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