Add 25/4 and 10/30, Solve 6 1/4 + 10/30 as a fraction

Add 25/4 and 10/30

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 10/30

25/4 + 10/30 is 79/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
25/4 = 25 × 15/4 × 15 = 375/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60
Add the two like fractions:
375/60 + 20/60 = 375 + 20/60 = 395/60
395/60 simplified gives 79/12
So, 25/4 + 10/30 = 79/12
In mixed form: 67/12

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