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Add 8/30 and 4/75

8/30 + 4/75 is 8/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/150 + 8/150 = 40 + 8/150 = 48/150
  5. 48/150 simplified gives 8/25
  6. So, 8/30 + 4/75 = 8/25

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