Add 25/30 and 50/75
25/30 + 50/75 is 3/2.
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,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
125/150 + 100/150 = 125 + 100/150 = 225/150 - 225/150 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 25/30 + 50/75 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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