Add 7/30 and 25/20
1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 5/20
7/30 + 25/20 is 89/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Add the two like fractions:
14/60 + 75/60 = 14 + 75/60 = 89/60 - So, 7/30 + 25/20 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60
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