Add 25/50 and 7/30
25/50 + 7/30 is 11/15.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Add the two like fractions:
75/150 + 35/150 = 75 + 35/150 = 110/150 - 110/150 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 25/50 + 7/30 = 11/15
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