Add 30/15 and 40/25
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 1 15/25
30/15 + 40/25 is 18/5.
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,
40/25 = 40 × 3/25 × 3 = 120/75 - Add the two like fractions:
150/75 + 120/75 = 150 + 120/75 = 270/75 - 270/75 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 30/15 + 40/25 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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