Add 30/25 and 24/6
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 4 0/6
30/25 + 24/6 is 26/5.
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,
24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 600/150 = 180 + 600/150 = 780/150 - 780/150 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 30/25 + 24/6 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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