Add 30/2 and 35/25
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 1 10/25
30/2 + 35/25 is 82/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
30/2 = 30 × 25/2 × 25 = 750/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
35/25 = 35 × 2/25 × 2 = 70/50 - Add the two like fractions:
750/50 + 70/50 = 750 + 70/50 = 820/50 - 820/50 simplified gives 82/5
- So, 30/2 + 35/25 = 82/5
In mixed form: 162/5
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