Add 25/30 and 10/16
25/30 + 10/16 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
25/30 = 25 × 8/30 × 8 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 150/240 = 200 + 150/240 = 350/240 - 350/240 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 25/30 + 10/16 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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