Add 30/18 and 10/25
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 10/25
30/18 + 10/25 is 31/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
10/25 = 10 × 18/25 × 18 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
750/450 + 180/450 = 750 + 180/450 = 930/450 - 930/450 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 30/18 + 10/25 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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