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Add 25/50 and 21/30

25/50 + 21/30 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    21/30 = 21 × 5/30 × 5 = 105/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/150 + 105/150 = 75 + 105/150 = 180/150
  5. 180/150 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 25/50 + 21/30 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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