Add 25/30 and 3/10
25/30 + 3/10 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30 - Add the two like fractions:
25/30 + 9/30 = 25 + 9/30 = 34/30 - 34/30 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 25/30 + 3/10 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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