Add 1/25 and 15/30
1/25 + 15/30 is 27/50.
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,
1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6/150 + 75/150 = 6 + 75/150 = 81/150 - 81/150 simplified gives 27/50
- So, 1/25 + 15/30 = 27/50
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