Add 20/2 and 25/30
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 25/30
20/2 + 25/30 is 65/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
20/2 = 20 × 15/2 × 15 = 300/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Add the two like fractions:
300/30 + 25/30 = 300 + 25/30 = 325/30 - 325/30 simplified gives 65/6
- So, 20/2 + 25/30 = 65/6
In mixed form: 105/6
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