Add 8/30 and 7/75
8/30 + 7/75 is 9/25.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Add the two like fractions:
40/150 + 14/150 = 40 + 14/150 = 54/150 - 54/150 simplified gives 9/25
- So, 8/30 + 7/75 = 9/25
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