Add 10/30 and 5/25
10/30 + 5/25 is 8/15.
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,
10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 30/150 = 50 + 30/150 = 80/150 - 80/150 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 10/30 + 5/25 = 8/15
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