Add 16/25 and 12/30
16/25 + 12/30 is 26/25.
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,
16/25 = 16 × 6/25 × 6 = 96/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
96/150 + 60/150 = 96 + 60/150 = 156/150 - 156/150 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 16/25 + 12/30 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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