Add 25/32 and 18/30
25/32 + 18/30 is 221/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
25/32 = 25 × 15/32 × 15 = 375/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
18/30 = 18 × 16/30 × 16 = 288/480 - Add the two like fractions:
375/480 + 288/480 = 375 + 288/480 = 663/480 - 663/480 simplified gives 221/160
- So, 25/32 + 18/30 = 221/160
In mixed form: 161/160
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