Add 25/18 and 25/30
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 25/30
25/18 + 25/30 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
25/30 = 25 × 3/30 × 3 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
125/90 + 75/90 = 125 + 75/90 = 200/90 - 200/90 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 25/18 + 25/30 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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