Add 15/30 and 2/25
15/30 + 2/25 is 29/50.
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,
15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
75/150 + 12/150 = 75 + 12/150 = 87/150 - 87/150 simplified gives 29/50
- So, 15/30 + 2/25 = 29/50
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