Add 25/30 and 7/18
25/30 + 7/18 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
25/30 = 25 × 3/30 × 3 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
75/90 + 35/90 = 75 + 35/90 = 110/90 - 110/90 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 25/30 + 7/18 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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