Add 1/30 and 27/25
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 2/25
1/30 + 27/25 is 167/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150 - Add the two like fractions:
5/150 + 162/150 = 5 + 162/150 = 167/150 - So, 1/30 + 27/25 = 167/150
In mixed form: 117/150
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