Add 30/25 and 16/6
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 2 4/6
30/25 + 16/6 is 58/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 400/150 = 180 + 400/150 = 580/150 - 580/150 simplified gives 58/15
- So, 30/25 + 16/6 = 58/15
In mixed form: 313/15
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