Add 25/50 and 20/30
25/50 + 20/30 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
75/150 + 100/150 = 75 + 100/150 = 175/150 - 175/150 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 25/50 + 20/30 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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