Add 9/75 and 15/30
9/75 + 15/30 is 31/50.
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,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 75/150 = 18 + 75/150 = 93/150 - 93/150 simplified gives 31/50
- So, 9/75 + 15/30 = 31/50
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