Add 27/25 and 18/30
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 18/30
27/25 + 18/30 is 42/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
162/150 + 90/150 = 162 + 90/150 = 252/150 - 252/150 simplified gives 42/25
- So, 27/25 + 18/30 = 42/25
In mixed form: 117/25
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