Add 30/25 and 12/45
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 12/45
30/25 + 12/45 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
12/45 = 12 × 5/45 × 5 = 60/225 - Add the two like fractions:
270/225 + 60/225 = 270 + 60/225 = 330/225 - 330/225 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 30/25 + 12/45 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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