Add 8/30 and 3/75
8/30 + 3/75 is 23/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
40/150 + 6/150 = 40 + 6/150 = 46/150 - 46/150 simplified gives 23/75
- So, 8/30 + 3/75 = 23/75
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