Add 30/16 and 25/20
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 1 5/20
30/16 + 25/20 is 25/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
30/16 = 30 × 5/16 × 5 = 150/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
25/20 = 25 × 4/20 × 4 = 100/80 - Add the two like fractions:
150/80 + 100/80 = 150 + 100/80 = 250/80 - 250/80 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 30/16 + 25/20 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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