Add 25/30 and 7/15
25/30 + 7/15 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 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 15 × 2 = 30,
7/15 = 7 × 2/15 × 2 = 14/30 - Add the two like fractions:
25/30 + 14/30 = 25 + 14/30 = 39/30 - 39/30 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 25/30 + 7/15 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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