Add 20/50 and 25/30
20/50 + 25/30 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 125/150 = 60 + 125/150 = 185/150 - 185/150 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 20/50 + 25/30 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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