Add 6/25 and 8/30
6/25 + 8/30 is 38/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
6/25 = 6 × 6/25 × 6 = 36/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 40/150 = 36 + 40/150 = 76/150 - 76/150 simplified gives 38/75
- So, 6/25 + 8/30 = 38/75
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