Add 3/25 and 18/30
3/25 + 18/30 is 18/25.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 90/150 = 18 + 90/150 = 108/150 - 108/150 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 3/25 + 18/30 = 18/25
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