Add 25/50 and 28/30
25/50 + 28/30 is 43/30.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 5/30 × 5 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
75/150 + 140/150 = 75 + 140/150 = 215/150 - 215/150 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 25/50 + 28/30 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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