Add 25/30 and 30/36
25/30 + 30/36 is 5/3.
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,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 150/180 = 150 + 150/180 = 300/180 - 300/180 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 25/30 + 30/36 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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