Add 30/20 and 6/25
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 6/25
30/20 + 6/25 is 87/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
30/20 = 30 × 5/20 × 5 = 150/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
6/25 = 6 × 4/25 × 4 = 24/100 - Add the two like fractions:
150/100 + 24/100 = 150 + 24/100 = 174/100 - 174/100 simplified gives 87/50
- So, 30/20 + 6/25 = 87/50
In mixed form: 137/50
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