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Add 25/9 and 20/30

1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 20/30

25/9 + 20/30 is 31/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/90 + 60/90 = 250 + 60/90 = 310/90
  5. 310/90 simplified gives 31/9
  6. So, 25/9 + 20/30 = 31/9
    In mixed form: 34/9

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