Add 16/25 and 24/30
16/25 + 24/30 is 36/25.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
96/150 + 120/150 = 96 + 120/150 = 216/150 - 216/150 simplified gives 36/25
- So, 16/25 + 24/30 = 36/25
In mixed form: 111/25
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