Add 30/15 and 16/25
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 16/25
30/15 + 16/25 is 66/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
30/15 = 30 × 5/15 × 5 = 150/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
16/25 = 16 × 3/25 × 3 = 48/75 - Add the two like fractions:
150/75 + 48/75 = 150 + 48/75 = 198/75 - 198/75 simplified gives 66/25
- So, 30/15 + 16/25 = 66/25
In mixed form: 216/25
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