Add 18/6 and 25/10
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 2 5/10
18/6 + 25/10 is 11/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
18/6 = 18 × 5/6 × 5 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
25/10 = 25 × 3/10 × 3 = 75/30 - Add the two like fractions:
90/30 + 75/30 = 90 + 75/30 = 165/30 - 165/30 simplified gives 11/2
- So, 18/6 + 25/10 = 11/2
In mixed form: 51/2
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