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Add 30/25 and 18/40

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 18/40

30/25 + 18/40 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    30/25 = 30 × 8/25 × 8 = 240/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    18/40 = 18 × 5/40 × 5 = 90/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/200 + 90/200 = 240 + 90/200 = 330/200
  5. 330/200 simplified gives 33/20
  6. So, 30/25 + 18/40 = 33/20
    In mixed form: 113/20

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