Add 16/25 and 27/30
16/25 + 27/30 is 77/50.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
96/150 + 135/150 = 96 + 135/150 = 231/150 - 231/150 simplified gives 77/50
- So, 16/25 + 27/30 = 77/50
In mixed form: 127/50
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