Add 25/30 and 25/20
1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 1 5/20
25/30 + 25/20 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 75/60 = 50 + 75/60 = 125/60 - 125/60 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 25/30 + 25/20 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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