Add 9/30 and 15/75
9/30 + 15/75 is 1/2.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 5/30 × 5 = 45/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
45/150 + 30/150 = 45 + 30/150 = 75/150 - 75/150 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 9/30 + 15/75 = 1/2
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