Add 20/25 and 10/30
20/25 + 10/30 is 17/15.
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,
20/25 = 20 × 6/25 × 6 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 50/150 = 120 + 50/150 = 170/150 - 170/150 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 20/25 + 10/30 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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