Add 30/15 and 2/25
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 2/25
30/15 + 2/25 is 52/25.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 3/25 × 3 = 6/75 - Add the two like fractions:
150/75 + 6/75 = 150 + 6/75 = 156/75 - 156/75 simplified gives 52/25
- So, 30/15 + 2/25 = 52/25
In mixed form: 22/25
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