Add 10/25 and 20/30
10/25 + 20/30 is 16/15.
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,
10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 100/150 = 60 + 100/150 = 160/150 - 160/150 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 10/25 + 20/30 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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