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Add 3/25 and 3/30

3/25 + 3/30 is 11/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150
  4. Add the two fractions:
    18/150 + 15/150 = 18 + 15/150 = 33/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/50

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