Add 25/30 and 3/36
25/30 + 3/36 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
25/30 = 25 × 6/30 × 6 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 15/180 = 150 + 15/180 = 165/180 - 165/180 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 25/30 + 3/36 = 11/12
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