Add 25/30 and 20/75
25/30 + 20/75 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
125/150 + 40/150 = 125 + 40/150 = 165/150 - 165/150 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 25/30 + 20/75 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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