Add 75/7 and 15/30
1st number: 10 5/7, 2nd number: 15/30
75/7 + 15/30 is 157/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
75/7 = 75 × 30/7 × 30 = 2250/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/210 + 105/210 = 2250 + 105/210 = 2355/210 - 2355/210 simplified gives 157/14
- So, 75/7 + 15/30 = 157/14
In mixed form: 113/14
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