Add 8/75 and 7/30
8/75 + 7/30 is 17/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Add the two like fractions:
16/150 + 35/150 = 16 + 35/150 = 51/150 - 51/150 simplified gives 17/50
- So, 8/75 + 7/30 = 17/50
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