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Add 27/25 and 10/30

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 10/30

27/25 + 10/30 is 106/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/150 + 50/150 = 162 + 50/150 = 212/150
  5. 212/150 simplified gives 106/75
  6. So, 27/25 + 10/30 = 106/75
    In mixed form: 131/75

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