Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 2/25 and 48/30

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 18/30

2/25 + 48/30 is 42/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/150 + 240/150 = 12 + 240/150 = 252/150
  5. 252/150 simplified gives 42/25
  6. So, 2/25 + 48/30 = 42/25
    In mixed form: 117/25

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com